Amifostine Overdose WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Amifostine Overdose
Symptoms of an amifostine overdose are dizziness, lightheadedness, and possibly fainting. In the case of an amifostine overdose, contact your local emergency room or poison control center as soon as possible. If the victim is unconscious, contact 911 emergency services immediately.1
Fast Facts:
- The drug amifostine is commonly marketed under the brand name Ethyol.2
- Amifostine is a chemoprotectant.1
- It is used to prevent harmful effects of radiation and chemotherapy cancer treatments.1
- Side effects of amifostine are nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Inc. (via Medline Plus): Amifostine Injection
- ↑ Drugs.com: Amifostine Drug Information
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- Contributor: KevinB
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: KevinB
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Amifostine OD, Overdosing on Amifostine, Overdose Effects of Amifostine
- Last update: May 29, 2009
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