Pentazocine overdose

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
• Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
• The time it was swallowed
• The amount swallowed
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control Centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

Some or all of the following may be performed or given:

• Gastric lavage
• Activated charcoal
• Laxative
• Counteracting medication or narcotic antagonist (multiple doses may be needed)
• Intravenous fluids
• Monitoringbreathing
• Treating other symptoms

If an antidote can be given, recovery from an acute overdose often occurs within 1- 2 days.

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