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Poison by Tranquilizers
The consequences of overdoses of tranquilizers or the ingestion of these by mistake are not as serious as in the case of barbiturates. The usual symptoms of overdose of a tranquilizer are deep sleep or unconsciousness. In occasional cases, convulsions may develop after the initial period of sleep. There may also be depression of breathing and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
WHAT TO DO
Emptying the stomach by a gastric lavage through a stomach tube, using plenty of water, is the first measure to be tried. In more severe cases, the physician may need to use other drugs to counteract the effects of the tranquilizer.
