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    Drug overdoses can occur accidentally or intentionally when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose of a drug. Symptoms vary depending on the drug but can include problems with vital signs, sleepiness, confusion, vomiting, and organ damage. Treatment involves stabilizing the patient, administering activated charcoal or antidotes if available, and monitoring for organ damage. Follow-up care and addressing any underlying mental health issues are important to prevent repeat overdoses.

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    Drug overdoses can occur accidentally or intentionally when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose of a drug. Symptoms vary depending on the drug but can include problems with vital signs, sleepiness, confusion, vomiting, and organ damage. Treatment involves stabilizing the patient, administering activated charcoal or antidotes if available, and monitoring for organ damage. Follow-up care and addressing any underlying mental health issues are important to prevent repeat overdoses.

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    Drug overdoses can occur accidentally or intentionally when a person takes more than the medically recommended dose of a drug. Symptoms vary depending on the drug but can include problems with vital signs, sleepiness, confusion, vomiting, and organ damage. Treatment involves stabilizing the patient, administering activated charcoal or antidotes if available, and monitoring for organ damage. Follow-up care and addressing any underlying mental health issues are important to prevent repeat overdoses.

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    Drug Overdose

    Dr. Diah Ari Safitri, SpPD


    emedicine
    Overview
     accidental or intentional.
     occur when a person takes more than the medically
    recommended dose.
     Illicit drugs, used to get high, may be taken in
    overdose amounts when a person's metabolism
    cannot detoxify the drug fast enough to avoid
    unintended side effects.
     Exposure to chemicals, plants, and other toxic
    substances that can cause harm are called
    poisonings.
     The higher the dose or the longer the exposure, the
    worse the poisoning.
    – Two examples are carbon monoxide poisoning and
    mushroom poisoning.
     Treatment is tailored to the individual's needs.
    Causes

     Young children may swallow drugs by


    accident because of their curiosity
    about medications they may find.

     Adolescents and adults are more likely


    to overdose on one or more drugs in
    order to harm themselves.
    Symptoms

     In overdose, side effects become more pronounced, and other


    effects can take place
     Problems with vital signs are possible and can be life
    threatening.
     Sleepiness, confusion, and coma are common and can be
    dangerous if the person breathes vomit into the lungs
    (aspirated).
     Skin can be cool and sweaty, or hot and dry.
     Chest pain is possible and can be caused by heart or lung
    damage.
     Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are possible.
    Vomiting blood, or blood in bowel movements, can be life
    threatening.
     Specific drugs can damage specific organs, depending on the
    drug.
    Exams and Tests

     A history and physical examination


     laboratory tests
     Family members and associates are an important
    source of information. They can assist in providing
    the doctor with names of drugs, amounts taken,
    and timing of overdose.
     Specific drug levels in the blood may be measured,
    depending on the drug taken and the reason for the
    overdose.
     Drug screening may also be done.
    Treatment

     Treatment will be dictated by the specific drug


    taken in the overdose.
    – Information provided about amount, time, and underlying
    medical problems will be very helpful.
     gastric lavage
     Activated charcoal
     Agitated or violent people need physical restraint
    and sometimes sedating medications in the
    emergency department until the effects of the
    drugs wear off..
     Sometimes the person has to be intubated.
     antidote
    Follow-up

     follow-up visit
     psychiatric care
     For children, the experience of being
    treated for an overdose may have
    been frightening. They need help in
    coping with the trauma as well as
    learning from the mistake.
    Prevention

     medications, must be kept in a safe, secure place.


     People with certain mental illnesses need the help
    of family and friends to assist with medication
    therapy and to lend social support.
     Make your home safe so children do not have
    access to medications.
     Make sure elderly people understand how to take
    their medication and can recognize one medicine
    from another.
    Outlook

     A person who overdoses generally recovers


    completely
     Some drugs can cause transient damage to certain
    organ systems.
    – The liver and the kidneys are 2 organ systems at high risk.
     Brain damage resulting from suppression of lung
    and heart function is generally permanent.
     If the mental health problems that led to an
    intentional overdose are not addressed, then the
    person remains at risk for repetitive drug
    overdoses.

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