Principles of Forensic Toxicology by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030429171
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Increased heart rate

Insomnia

Hypertension

Marked anorexia

Hot and cold flashes

Sneezing

Sweating and flushing

Nausea and vomiting

Piloerection

Hyperthermia

Hyperpnea

Abdominal cramps

Aching muscles

7–10 days

Symptoms persist

Opiate intoxication is treated with a variety of antidotal and supportive measures that include ventilation alongside cardiac and respiratory monitoring, oxygen and anticonvulsants to combat seizures, intravenous fluids and vasopressors to normalize blood pressure, and naloxone to reverse CNS and respiratory depression (Table 22.5).Table 22.5Clinical treatment for symptoms of opioid overdose

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