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Alternative names
Talwin; Alopent; Fortal; Pentafen; Fortulgesic; LitconDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an overdose of pentazocine.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
PentazocineWhere Found Return to top
This list is not all inclusive.
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
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
If an antidote can be given, recovery from an acute overdose often occurs within 1 to 2 days.
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