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Acetaminophen is a very safe medicine when used in recommended doses to treat pain and fever. But too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage and even death. This has happened when parents didn't understand the concentration or measurements. New formulations of acetaminophen for children make it easier to give the correct dose.
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Acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever when taken according to label instructions. But in overdose, it is a leading cause of liver damage and death.
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For years, parents were told to keep ipecac syrup at home. This medicine was used to make a child vomit after swallowing poison. Now, your doctor doesn't tell you to keep it. Your poison center doesn't tell you to use it. You can’t even buy ipecac in the drugstore. It is NOT necessary to keep ipecac syrup in your home.
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When swallowed by dogs, chocolate can cause nausea, vomiting, tremors, and seizures. Effects can begin within a short time. Treatment should begin quickly. There are no specific antidotes for this poisoning in animals.
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Activated charcoal is a special form of carbon that can bind other substances onto its surface in a process known as adsorption. It is effective in adsorbing many types of poison in the gut, so the poison does not enter the body.
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Hangovers are unpleasant symptoms that occur after the consumption of alcohol. Even though many products are marketed as hangover treatments, there is no cure for this condition. The best way to prevent a hangover is to avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
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A borg, or “black out rage gallon”, typically contains a fifth of vodka, water, and liquid flavor enhancer. Borg drinking is popular among some college students, but consumption of the high amounts of alcohol often found in borgs can cause harmful health effects, similar to those resulting from heavy alcohol use or binge drinking.
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Spiked beverages have become increasingly common. Although they usually do not contain a high percentage of alcohol, many of the brands and names are for products that traditionally have not contained alcohol. This can cause problems when children or unsuspecting adults consume them, believing they are non-alcoholic.
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Zonisamide is an anticonvulsant used for partial onset seizures. Common side effects of zonisamide include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, headache, poor coordination, and difficulty with memory or finding words. Gastrointestinal symptoms and mood changes can occur. Serious skin and allergic reactions as well as abnormal laboratory findings are possible. Avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants when taking zonisamide.
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Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine prescribed for seizures and panic disorder. It enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, poor coordination, and mood changes. Overdoses can cause coma and respiratory depression. Abuse and long-term use can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
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Carbamazepine is used for seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and bipolar disorder. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, ataxia, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. More serious side effects include severe rashes, blood problems, liver, and kidney toxicity. Carbamazepine interacts with many other medications, as well as with grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
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