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Definition
Poisoning from an oral hypoglycemic.Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Symptoms
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)
Due to how long some of these medications stay in the body, the individual may have to be monitored closely for up to several days.
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