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Sulindac overdose

Clinoril overdose

 

Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve pain and swelling associated with certain types of arthritis. Sulindac overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual overdose . DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. If you or someone you are with overdoses, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.

Poisonous Ingredient

 

Sulindac

 

Where Found

 

Sulindac is also sold under the brand name Clinoril.

 

Symptoms

 

Lungs:

  • Slow, labored breathing
  • rapid breathing (hyperventilation)
  • Wheezing

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat:

  • Ringing in the ears
  • Blurred vision
  • Sensitivity to light

Skin:

  • Rash

Stomach and intestines:

  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Stomach or abdominal pain
  • Vomiting, sometimes bloody

Heart and blood:

  • Low blood pressure (shock) and weakness

Nervous system:

  • Agitation
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Convulsions
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache (severe)
  • Incoherence (not understandable)
  • Movement disorder
  • Unsteadiness

Other:

  • Chills

 

Before Calling Emergency

 

The following information is helpful for emergency assistance:

  • The person's age, weight, and condition
  • The name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
  • The time it was swallowed
  • The amount swallowed
  • If the medicine was prescribed for the person

However, DO NOT delay calling for help if this information is not immediately available.

 

Poison Control

 

Your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This 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. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

What to Expect at the Emergency Room

 

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

  • Activated charcoal
  • Airway support, including oxygen, breathing tube through the mouth (intubation),and ventilator (breathing machine)
  • Blood and urine tests
  • Chest x-ray
  • EKG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing)
  • Fluids through the vein (intravenous or IV)
  • Laxative
  • Medicines to treat symptoms

In the rare, more serious case, additional treatment may be needed. Most people will be discharged from the emergency department after a period of observation.

 

Outlook (Prognosis)

 

Recovery is likely without complications, except in very large overdoses. Very large overdoses can be deadly.

 

 

Open References

References

Goldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies . 9th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2011.

Seger DL, Murray L. Aspirin and nonsteroidal agents. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice . 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2014:chap 149.

 

        Self Care

         

          Tests for Sulindac overdose

           
             

            Review Date: 1/19/2015

            Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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