About Drug Overdose
Drug overdose happens when a harmful amount of medicine or substance is taken. It can be life-threatening and needs urgent medical care.
Drug Overdose symptoms
- extreme sleepiness
- vomiting
- confusion
- breathing slow
- fits
- unconsciousness
Common causes of Drug Overdose
- accidental overdose
- wrong dose
- self-harm
- drug interaction
Drug Overdose treatment options
- Any suspected overdose should be treated as emergency, especially paracetamol, sedatives, opioids, or unknown medicines.
Safe home care for Drug Overdose
- do not wait
- go to emergency
- take medicine packet to hospital
Emergency signs for Drug Overdose
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Drug Overdose
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Drug Overdose.
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