Disalcid
Please Note: This brand name drug is no longer available.OVERDOSE
Death has followed ingestion of 10 to 30 g of salicylates in adults, but much larger amounts have been ingested without fatal outcome.
Symptoms
The usual symptoms of salicylism - tinnitus, vertigo, headache, confusion, drowsiness, sweating, hyperventilation, vomiting and diarrhea - will occur. More severe intoxication will lead to disruption of electrolyte balance and blood pH, and hyperthermia and dehydration.
Treatment
Further absorption of DISALCID from the G.I. tract should be prevented by emesis (syrup of ipecac) and if necessary, by gastric lavage.
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance should be corrected by the administration of appropriate I.V. therapy. Adequate renal function should be maintained. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may be required in extreme cases.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
DISALCID is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to salsalate.
Generic Name: Salsalate
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