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Alternative names   

Equanil

Definition   

Poisoning from an overdose of meprobamate.

Poisonous Ingredient   

  • meprobamate

Where Found   

  • Equanil
  • Miltown
  • Equagesic
  • Meprogesic
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms   

Before Calling Emergency   

Determine the following:
  • the patient's age, weight, and condition
  • the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
  • the time it was swallowed
  • the amount swallowed
  • it the medication was prescribed for the patient

Poison Control, or a local emergency number   

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.

What to expect at the emergency room   

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
  • Induce emesis.
  • Administer activated charcoal.
  • Administer a laxative.
  • Use gastric lavage.
  • Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis)   

With proper care, recovery normally occurs (except possibly in patients with aplastic anemia).



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