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Thyroid preparation overdose

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Definition   

Thyroid preparation overdose is poisoning from any thyroid preparation.

Poisonous Ingredient   

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found   

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms   

Home Treatment   

DO NOT induce vomiting.

Before Calling Emergency   

Determine the following information:

Poison Control, or a local emergency number   

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   

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Expectations (prognosis)   

The prognosis (probable outcome):
Toxicity is rare. If proper treatment can be obtained in a timely manner, recovery is very likely -- unless there are cardiac complications, which may result in fatality. Symptoms are not necessarily associated with the level of toxicity. Symptoms are often delayed up to one week, and may be treated successfully with several medications. Chronic, long-term overuse is often more serious than a one-time overdose.

Update Date: 2/9/2004

Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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