Periactin overdose

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Periactin overdose

Definition:

Periactin is an antihistamine drug, which is used to relieve allergy symptoms. A periactin overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this drug.

Alternative Names:

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:

Cyproheptadine

Where Found:

The generic drug name for Periactin is cyproheptadine hydrochloride. This medicine may also be sold under the following brand names:

Klarivitina
Nuran
Periatinol

This list may not be all-inclusive.

Symptoms:

Eyes and skin
- Dilated pupils
- Flushed skin
Heart and blood vessels
- Convulsions
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
Nervous system
- Agitation
- Coma
- Confusion
- Delirium
- Depression
- Disorientation
- Drowsiness
- Excitation
- Hallucinations
- Nervousness
- Unsteadiness

Review Date: 4/19/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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