Purinethol Overdose WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Purinethol Overdose
Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are all possible symptoms of a Purinethol overdose. An overdose occurs when someone takes more than the recommended dose of a medication, either intentionally or on purpose. In the event of a Purinethol overdose, contact the local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 or visit a local health care facility.1
Fast Facts:
- Other potential symptoms of a Purinethol overdose include: diarrhea, fever, and jaundice.2
- If the overdose victim has collapsed or is not breathing, contact 911.2
- Purinethol is a brand name of the generic medication mercaptopurine.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc (via Drugs.com): Purinethol: If Overdose Is Suspected
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Cerner Multum (via eMedicineHealth): What Happens If I Overdose (Purinethol)?
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Purinethol Overdosage, Overdose of Purinethol, Purinethol OD
- Last update: Nov. 11, 2009
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