X44.99Dagger codeAsterisk code
Accidental poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, unspecified place, during unspecified activity
Accidental poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances
Cited in 9 documents
- GuidelinesAnticoagulant (Warfarin and Rodenticide Superwarfarin) PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment T45.5 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) * Notifiable condition – rodenticide superwarfarin poisoning Poisoning from all pesticides (i.e. agricultural stock remedies) is a notifiable medical condition. Please visit https://nicd.ac.za/nmc-overview/notification -process for further information. DESCRIPTION Poisoning due to ingestion of warfarin and superwarfari
- GuidelinesAntiretroviral Agents PoisoningDescription General measures Treatment T37.5 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Limited data is available regarding overdose of these medicines. Toxicological effects are generally extensions of adverse effects. GENERAL MEASURES Monitor FBC, serum electrolytes, renal and liver function. Monitor serum lipase in patients with abdominal pain. Lactic acid and serum pH should be monitored in acidoti
- GuidelinesCalcium Channel Blocker and Beta Blocker PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T44.7/T46.1 + (X43.99/X63.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Cardiovascular toxicity results in profound hypotension, bradycardia, decreased systemic vascular resistance and cardiogenic shock. Depressed level of consciousness and metabolic acidosis are due to poor tissue perfusion. Hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia may occur. Patients who have co-i
- GuidelinesCotrimoxazole PoisoningDescription General measures T37.0 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Acute overdose is associated with a low probability of clinically relevant toxicity. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache, and neurological symptoms (such as drowsiness, confusion, and mental depression). Other signs include bone marrow depression, haematuria, and renal insufficiency. Hypersensitivity rea
- GuidelinesExposure to Poisonous SubstancesDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T36.0-9/T37.0-5/T37.8-9/T38.0-9/T39.0-4/T39.8-9/T40.0-9/T41-0-5/T42.0-8/T43.0-6/T43.8-9/ 4.0-9/T45.0-9/T46.0- 9/T47.0-9/T48-0-7/T49.0-9/T50.0-9/T51.0-3/T51.8-9/T52.0-4/T52.8-9/T53.0-9/T54.0-3/T54.9/T55/T56.0-9/T57.0- 3/T57.8-9/T58/T59.0-9/T60.0-4/T60.8-9/T65.0-6/T65.8-9+ (X44.99/X49.99/X64.99/X69.99/Y14.99/Y19.99) Note: Poisoni
- GuidelinesIron PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T45.4 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Iron is a commonly prescribed drug, especially in pregnancy, and in overdose causes initial gastrointestinal toxicity. Patients may have a stage of “apparent recovery” 6–36 hours post-ingestion. This should not be confused with true recovery as patients may subsequently deteriorate. Significant exp
- GuidelinesIsoniazid PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T37.1 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Acute toxicity can present with the classic triad of seizures, metabolic acidosis, and coma. Seizures are of a generalised tonic-clonic type, and often refractory to standard anticonvulsant therapy. GENERAL MEASURES Supportive management aimed at preventing and managing complications. Treat hyperth
- GuidelinesPoisoning with Substances that cause MethaemoglobinaemiaDescription Medicine treatment D74.9 + (T41.3/T41.4/T46.3 + X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Substances causing methaemoglobinaemia include nitrites, nitroglycerine, dapsone, mothballs (naphthalene), local anaesthetics, phenazopyridine, chlorates, and anilines. Nitrites are used to cure meat in the formal and informal butchery sector. Patients present with: Deep cyanosis with only mildly reduced
- GuidelinesTheophylline PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T48.6 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Patients present with: tachycardia and tachyarrhythmias, hyperventilation nausea and vomiting tremor agitation profound hypokalaemia seizures GENERAL MEASURES Monitor ECG and treat dysrhythmias. Monitor and correct fluid status and electrolyte abnormalities. Monitor theophylline concentrations, if