Anturane
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Anturane
Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
OVERDOSE
Symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, ataxia, labored respiration, convulsions, coma. Possible symptoms, seen after overdosage with other pyrazolone derivatives: anemia, jaundice, ulceration.
Treatment
No specific antidote. Induce emesis; gastric lavage; supportive treatment (intravenous glucose infusions, analeptics).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with an active peptic ulcer or symptoms of gastrointestinal inflammation or ulceration should not receive the drug.
The drug is contraindicated in patients with a history or the presence of:
1. Hypersensitivity to phenylbutazone or other pyrazoles
2. Blood dyacrasias
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Anturane Information
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