| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | Poisoning from an overdose of Ansaid (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent) |
| Alternative Names | |
| Poisonous Ingredient | flurbiprofen |
| Where Found | Ansaid (arthritis medications) |
| Symptoms | body as a whole unsteadinessrespiratory slow, labored breathing eyes, ears, nose, and throat ringing in the earsblurred vision skin rash gastrointestinal nausea and/or vomitingdiarrheastomach pain possible bleeding in the stomach and intestinal areas heart and blood vessels slow or rapid breathing nervous system severe headacheagitation incoherence (not understandable) confusioncomadrowsinessconvulsions movement disorder |
| Home Treatment | The standard procedure is to induce emesis ( vomiting ) unless the patient is unconscious or experiencing convulsions . Before inducing emesis, contact Poison Control for verification. Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for an adult. Follow with 1/2 glass or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children or 8 to 12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat 1 more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred. |
| Before Calling Emergency | Determine the following information:
the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known) the time it was swallowed the amount swallowed was the medication prescribed for the patient? |
| 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. Induce emesis . Use gastric lavage . Administer activated charcoal. Administer a laxative. Treat the symptoms. |
| Expectations (prognosis) | Recovery is very likely. |
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