Definition: Brompheniramine poisoning is an overdose of brompheniramine.

Definition: Brompheniramine poisoning is an overdose of brompheniramine, an antihistamine.
Poisonous Ingredient:
BrompheniramineBrompheniramine maleateWhere Found:
Dimetane Dimetapp Bromphen Chlorphed

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:
Body as a whole UnsteadinessDry mouthTremorConvulsionsFeverFlushed skinEyes, ears, nose, and throat Blurr visionDilated pupilsHeart and house vessels Rapid heartbeatIncreased blood pressureNervous order ComaAgitationDrowsinessNervousnessHallucinationsDisorientationDeliriumHome Treatment: DO NOT induce vomiting.

Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information:
Patient's age, weight, and conditionThe name of the produce (ingredients and strengths if known)When it was swallowedThe amount swallowedPoison have the direction of or a local emergency number: Call Poison have charge of or your local emergency number -- they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. behold Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. If possible, take the container with you to the exigency room.
What to expect at the necessity room: Some or all of the following operations may be performed:
Emptying stomach (gastric lavage)Administering activated charcoalAdministering a laxativeTreating the symptomsExpectations (prognosis): If the patient survives the first 24 hours, chances of survival are convenient Few patients actually die from an antihistamine overdose.

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