1. Hazards of Nonprescription Medications
- Author
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Edward W. Cetaruk and Cynthia K. Aaron
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Sympathomimetics ,Drug ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Accident prevention ,business.industry ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Poison control ,Dextromethorphan ,Emergency Medicine ,medicine ,Herbal preparations ,Drug intoxication ,Intensive care medicine ,business ,Self prescription ,media_common ,medicine.drug - 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
- Published
- 1994
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