Cough and cold suppressant and allergy medicines are widely used and favored by medical professionals and parents alike. Because these medications are available over-the-counter (OTC) and are found in most households, they are frequently implicated in toxic ingestions, particularly in children.
Signs and symptoms Abnormal vital signs may include the following: Hyperthermia Tachypnea Tachycardia. Hypertension Otolaryngologic anticholinergic effects (typical with antihistamine toxicity) include the following: Mydriasis Nasal dryness and stuffiness Eye dryness Mouth and throat dryness Cardiovascular findings may include the following: Sinus tachycardia Ventricular tachycardia Torsade de Pointes Cardiogenic shock Hypertension Abnormal neurologic findings include the following: Dizziness Ataxia Hyperexcitability Somnolence Seizures Dystonia Dyskinesia Toxic psychosis (anxiety, agitation,…
