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Definition
Poisoning from an overdose of morphine.Poisonous Ingredient
Morphine sulfateWhere Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a 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
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis)
If an antidote can be given, recovery from an acute overdose occurs within 24 to 72 hours.
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