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(T43.9) Poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified
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1 124 446 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 20.18% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified - 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: psychotropic drug, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified - what does this mean
Psychotropic drug poisoning is caused by the ingestion of too much of a psychotropic drug, which is a medication that affects the brain and behavior. it can cause symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, and slowed breathing, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified
The pathogenesis of poisoning from an unspecified psychotropic drug is likely to involve an alteration in the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, which leads to changes in behavior, mood, and cognition. these changes can be caused by a direct effect on the neurotransmitter receptors, an inhibition of the enzymes that break down the neurotransmitters, or an increase in the levels of the neurotransmitters themselves. the specific effects of the drug will depend on its pharmacological profile.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed history of the patient's exposure to psychotropic drugs.
- Perform a physical examination to assess the patient's mental status.
- Order laboratory tests to evaluate the patient's blood and urine.
- Order imaging studies, such as X-rays and CT scans, to evaluate the patient's organs.
- Administer a toxicology screen to determine the presence of psychotropic drugs in the patient's body.
- Perform a psychiatric evaluation to assess the patient's mental state.
- Conduct a psychological assessment to determine the patient's cognitive functioning.
- Administer a series of psychological tests to evaluate the patient's behavior.
- Prescribe medications to treat the symptoms of the poisoning.
- Provide supportive care to help the patient recover from the poisoning.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the poisoning from a psychotropic drug, unspecified.
- Administering an antidote, if available
- Monitoring vital signs
- Administering activated charcoal
- Supporting the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation
- Administering intravenous fluids
- Administering medications to reduce the absorption of the drug
- Administering medications to treat symptoms
- Providing psychological support
- Observing the patient for any further complications
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: psychotropic drug, unspecified - Prevention
Preventing poisoning from psychotropic drugs includes avoiding taking them without a prescription, being aware of potential side effects and interactions with other medications, storing them in a secure place and disposing of them properly, and avoiding sharing them with others.