Meprobamate overdose

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Meprobamate overdose

Definition:

This is poisoning from taking a large dose of meprobamate, a drug used to treat anxiety.

Alternative Names:

Equanil overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:

Meprobamate

Where Found:

Equanil
Miltown
Equagesic
Meprogesic

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Lungs
- Labored breathing
- Wheezing
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Double vision
- Blurred vision
- Rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes
Heart and blood
- Slow heart rate
- Palpitations
- Rapid heart rate
- Convulsions
Skin
- Pinpoint red spots
- Blue lips and fingernails
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
Nervous system
- Drowsiness
- Stupor (lack of alertness)
- Coma
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Excitability
- Slurred speech
- Weakness
- Tremor
- Uncoordinated movement

Review Date: 3/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.

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