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Quick Summary:

• Lomotil is an anti-diarrheal medication that is used in treating diarrhea. The anticholinergic agent contained in the medication helps in controlling/slowing movements of the intestinal muscles
• It is available in tablet form and liquid form and sold under brand names Lofene, Logen, Lomanate, Lomotil, and Lonox among others
• Lomotil Overdose is the accidental or intentional intake of the drug in dosage higher than prescribed values
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of an overdose, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information for Atropine with Diphenoxylate Overdose?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used on Atropine with Diphenoxylate Overdose:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002668.htm (accessed on 09/21/2017)

http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/lomotil (accessed on 09/21/2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2020516 (accessed on 09/21/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/21/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles on Atropine with Diphenoxylate Overdose:

Assessment, A. C. A. P. (2004). 22. An anticholinergic crisis may result in a patient who has received naloxone and has: A. a history of myasthenia gravis. B. a history of Guillain Barré syndrome. C. overdosed on pyridostigmine (Mestinon). Journal of Emergency Nursing, 30(6).

Yanase, R. T., & Le, H. H. (2014). Caries Management by Risk Assessment Care Paths for Prosthodontic Patients. Dental Clinics, 58(1), 227-245.

Koehler, S. A., Ladham, S., Rozin, L., Shakir, A., Omalu, B., Dominick, J., & Wecht, C. H. (2005). The risk of body packing: a case of a fatal cocaine overdose. Forensic science international, 151(1), 81-84.

Erickson, T. B., Thompson, T. M., & Lu, J. J. (2007). The approach to the patient with an unknown overdose. Emergency medicine clinics of North America, 25(2), 249-281.

Litt, J. Z. (2003). Litt's Pocketbook of Drug Eruptions and Interactions. CRC Press.