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(T43.2) Poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants
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1 124 446 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants is diagnosed Women are 20.18% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants - what does this mean
Poisoning from other and unspecified antidepressants occurs when an individual is exposed to a toxic amount of the drug through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin. symptoms of poisoning may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty breathing. treatment for poisoning may include supportive care, activated charcoal, and other antidotes depending on the type of antidepressant ingested.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants
The pathogenesis of poisoning by other and unspecified antidepressants is likely to involve an overdose of the medication, which can lead to an accumulation of the drug in the bloodstream, resulting in excessive levels of the drug in the body. this can cause a wide range of symptoms, including confusion, drowsiness, difficulty breathing, and even coma or death in extreme cases.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination and medical history
- Toxicology screen
- Laboratory tests such as blood and urine tests
- Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans
- Psychological evaluation
- Treatment with supportive care and medications
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the effects of poisoning from other and unspecified antidepressants.
- Administer activated charcoal to reduce the absorption of the drug.
- Administer a cathartic to reduce the absorption of the drug.
- Administer intravenous fluids to support hydration.
- Administer a benzodiazepine to control seizures.
- Administer naloxone to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression.
- Perform gastric lavage to reduce the absorption of the drug.
- Administer a serotonin antagonist to reduce serotonin levels.
- Monitor vital signs and mental status.
- Administer vitamin K to reverse anticoagulant effects.
- Administer an antidote to reverse the effects of the drug.
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: other and unspecified antidepressants - Prevention
The best way to prevent poisoning from other and unspecified antidepressants is to ensure that all medications are taken as directed by a medical professional, and to store all medications in a safe place away from children and pets. additionally, it is important to ensure that all medications are taken with plenty of water and that any potential side effects are immediately reported to a medical professional.