Definition: Poisoning from an overdose of corticosteroids.Poisonous Ingredient: Alclometasone dipropionateAmcinonideAugmented betamethasone dipropionateBeclomethasone dipropionateBetamethasoneBetamethasone benzoateBetamethasone dipropionateBetamethasone sodium phosphateBetamethasone valerateClobetasol propionateClocortolone pivalateCortisoneDesonideDesoximetasoneDexamethasoneDexamethasone acetateDexamethasone sodium phosphateDiflorasone acetonideDiflorasone diacetateFlunisolideFluocinolone acetonideFluocinonideFluocinolone acetonideFlurandrenolideFluticasone propionateHalcinonideHalobetasol propionateHydrocortisoneHydrocortisone acetateHydrocortisone butyrateHydrocortisone sodium phosphateHydrocortisone valerateMethylprednisoloneMethylprednisolone acetateMethylprednisolone sodium succinateMometasone furoatePrednisolone acetatePrednisolone sodium phosphatePrednisolone tebutatePrednisoneTriamcinoloneTriamcinolone acetonideTriamcinolone diacetateTriamcinolone hexacetonide Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Where Found: Alclometasone dipropionate (Delonal)Augmented betamethasone dipropionate (Deprolene)Beclomethasone dipropionate (Diprosone)Betamethasone sodium phosphate (Celestone)Betamethasone valerate (Valisone)Clobetasol propionate (Temovate)Clocortolone pivalate (Cloderm)Desonide (DesOwen, Tridesilon)Desoximetasone (Topicort)Dexamethasone (Decadron)Fluocinonide (Lidex)Flunisolide (AeroBid)Fluocinolone acetonide (Synalar)Flurandrenolide (Cordran)Fluticasone propionate (Cutivate)Halcinonide (Halog)Hydrocortisone (Cortef)Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate (Solu-Cortef)Hydrocortisone valerate (Westcort)Methylprednisolone (Medrol)Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol)Mometasone furoate (Elocon)Prednisolone sodium phosphate (Pr Fonte)Prednisone (Deltasone)Triamcinolone acetonide (Aristocort) Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Symptoms: Swelling in lower leg ankles, or feetNervousnessSleepinessDepressionDiscontinuation of the menstrual cyclesWeaknessWorsening of disease state in the same state [i]or[/i] condition as ulcers, diabetesDeafnessItching skinBurning skinDry skinHypertension (high relations pressure)ConvulsionsMuscle weaknessPsychosisHome Treatment: If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will lease you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a emancipated and confidential service. All local poison restrain centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT ne to be an turn of events You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: The patient's age, weight, and conditionThe name of the result (ingredients and strengths if known)When it was swallowedThe amount swallowedPoison mastery or a local emergency number: If you are affected about corticosteroid overdose, seek turn of events medical care immediately at your nearest push room. See Poison Control center for telephone numbers and addresses. Take any containers with you to the pass room. What to expect at the unforeseen occasion room: Some or all of the following acts may be performed: Treatment of symptomsPumping the stomach (gastric lavage)Giving activated charcoalMonitoring vital signs ( including offspring pressure and pulse)Expectations (prognosis): One-time ingestion of a corticosteroid proceeds is usually benign, requiring no therapy. chiefly symptoms are associated with long-term therapeutic use of these put drugs intos Copyright 2006 A.D.A.M |
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