Citation

Cetaruk EW, Aaron CK. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 1994; 12(2): 483-510.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8187693

Abstract

There are hundreds of nonprescription medications available to the consumer. Among these are a number that have potential for toxicity when taken in overdoses or in combination with other medications. This article addresses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of selected over-the-counter medication intoxications including antihistamines, dextromethorphan, sympathomimetics, nutritional supplements, and herbal preparations.

Language: en