Dextromethorphan overdose

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Dextromethorphan overdose

Alternative Names

DXM overdose; Robo overdose; Orange crush overdose; Red devils overdose;Triple C's overdose

Symptoms

Breathing problems
Bluish colored fingernails and lips
Blurred vision
Blood pressure -- high or low
Coma
Constipation
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Hallucinations
Muscle spasticity (twitches)
Nausea
Rapid heart beat
Spasms of the stomach and intestines
Vomiting

References

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Warns Against Abuse of Dextromethorphan (DXM). Rockville, MD: National Press Office; May 20, 2005. Talk Paper T05-23.

Chyka PA, Erdman AR, Manoguerra AS, et al. Dextromethorphan poisoning: An evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol. 2007 Sep;45(6):662-77.

Review Date: 1/20/2008
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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