Heroin overdose - Overview
Heroin is an illegal street drug that is is very addictive. This article discusses overdose due to heroin. An overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose may result in serious, ... [... more]
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Acetone poisoning - Overview
Dimethyl formaldehyde poisoning; Dimethyl ketone poisoning; Nail polish remover poisoning Acetone is a chemical used in many household products. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing acetone-based products. Acetone poisoning - ... [... more]
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Doxepin overdose - Overview
Adapin overdose; Novoxapin overdose; Sinequan overdose; Triadapin overdose Doxepin is a type of medication called a tricyclic antidepressant. The drug is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety. Doxepin overdose occurs when someone ... [... more]
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Diazepam overdose - Overview
Aliseum overdose; Alupram overdose; Atensine overdose; Valium overdose; Valrelease overdose; Vatran overdose; Vivol overdose; Zeltran overdose Diazepam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders. Diazepam overdose occurs when ... [... more]
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Cardiac glycoside overdose - Overview
Digoxin overdose; Digitoxin overdose; Lanoxin overdose; Purgoxin overdose; Allocar overdose; Corramedan overdose; Crystodigin overdose Cardiac glycosides are a class of medications used to treat heart failure. Cardiac glycoside overdose occurs ... [... more]
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Jimsonweed - Overview
Angel's trumpet; Devil's weed; Thorn apple; Tolguacha; Jamestown weed; Stinkweed; Datura; Moonflower Jimsonweed is a tall herb plant. Jimsonweed poisoning occurs when someone sucks the juice or eats the seeds from this plant. You can also be ... [... more]
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Thiazide overdose - Overview
Thiazide is an ingredient found in certain medications used to treat high blood pressure. Thiazide overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. Thiazide is a type ... [... more]
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Dry cell batteries - Overview
Dry cell batteries are a common type of power source. Tiny dry cell batteries are sometimes called button batteries. This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing a dry cell battery (including button batteries) or breathing in large ... [... more]
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Diazinon poisoning - Overview
Bazinon poisoning; Diazol poisoning; Gardentox poisoning; Knox-Out poisoning; Spectracide poisoning Diazinon is an insecticide, a product used to kill or control bugs. Poisoning can occur if you swallow this product. For information on other ... [... more]
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Diphenhydramine overdose - Overview
This article discusses poisoning from taking a large amount (overdose) of diphenhydramine, which is found in various over-the-counter allergy and sleep medicines. Diphenhydramine overdose - Overview, This article discusses poisoning from taking a ... [... more]
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Zinc oxide overdose - Overview
Desitin overdose; Calamine lotion overdose; Zinaderm overdose; Amalox overdose; Azo 22 overdose Zinc oxide is an ingredient in certain creams and ointments used to prevent or treat minor skin burns and irritation. Zinc oxide overdose occurs when ... [... more]
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Methyl salicylate overdose - Overview
Methyl salicylate is a wintergreen-scented chemical found in many over-the-counter products, including muscle ache creams. Methyl salicylate overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended ... [... more]
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