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Alternative names
ProchlorperazineDefinition Return to top
Compazine overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Compazine.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Prochlorperazine
Where Found Return to top
Compazine
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Discontinue the use of medication when sore throat, yellow eyes or skin, fever, or other symptoms appear.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
Call Poison Control or your local emergency number -- they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. If possible, take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Recovery depends on the nature of the damage done by the overdose. Survival past 2 days is usually a good sign.
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