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Periactin overdose

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Alternative Names   

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride overdose

Definition    Return to top

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

Poisonous Ingredient    Return to top

Cyproheptadine

Where Found    Return to top

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

This list may not be all-inclusive.

Symptoms    Return to top

Before Calling Emergency    Return to top

Determine the following information:

Poison Control    Return to top

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.

See: National Poison Control center

What to Expect at the Emergency Room    Return to top

The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:

Outlook (Prognosis)    Return to top

If the patient survives the first 24 hours, survival is likely. Few patients actually die from an antihistamine overdose.

Update Date: 4/19/2007

Updated 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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