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Alternative names
Cimetidine; Tagamet; Ranitidine; Zantac; Famotidine, Pepcid; Nizatidine; AxidDefinition Return to top
H2 receptor antagonist poisoning is an overdose of an H2 receptor antagonist. H2 receptor antagonists are medications available by prescription and over-the-counter for reducing stomach acid.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
DO NOT induce vomiting. Call Poison Control or your local emergency number if an overdose of an H2 receptor antagonist has occured.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. 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
Serious complications are rare.
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