Hazards of nonprescription medications
Cetaruk, E.W.; Aaron, C.K.
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America 12(2): 483-510
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0733-8627 PMID: 8187693 Document Number: 432605
There are hundreds of nonprescription medications available to the consumer. Among these are a number that have potential for toxicity when taken in overdoses or in combination with other medications. This article addresses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of selected over-the-counter medication intoxications including antihistamines, dextromethorphan, sympathomimetics, nutritional supplements, and herbal preparations.