dilantin overdose…

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poisoning, overdose of dilantin, phenytoin, dilantin, phenytoin, symptoms, variable depending on the actual toxicity, involuntary, jerky repetitive movement, the eyeballs, slurred speech, staggering gait, walk, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness, swollen gums, fever, tremor, nervous system, sleepiness, confusion, coma, suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere, national hotline number, let talk to experts in poisoning, give further instructions, free, confidential service, all local poison control centers, use this national number, have any questions, poisoning, poison prevention, does not need to be an emergency, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, determine the following information, patient's age, weight, ingredients, strengths, time it was swallowed, amount swallowed, medication was, the patient, a dilantin overdose, seek emergency medical care, nearest emergency room, call local poison control center, poison control centers, telephone numbers, take the container, procedures performed, maintain the patient's airway, support breathing, administer activated charcoal, use gastric lavage, observe the patient closely, treat the symptoms, outlook depends on the severity, the overdose, mild overdose, supportive therapy alone sufficient, moderate overdose, recovery, complete, 24 to 48 hours, proper treatment, severe overdose, unconscious, vital signs, temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure, abnormal, aggressive treatments necessary, 3 to 5 days required, the patient recovers consciousness, barring complications, long-term effects, fatalities, uncommon.