Call emergency services immediately. Cyproheptadine overdose can be serious. Provide them with the patient’s age, weight, and the amount of cyproheptadine ingested.
While waiting for emergency medical services, monitor the patient’s vital signs – breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Note any unusual symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, seizures, or rapid heartbeat. Keep the patient awake and responsive; gently encourage them to stay alert if possible.
Supportive Care Measures
If the patient vomited, collect a sample for potential lab analysis. Do not induce vomiting unless specifically instructed by medical professionals. Administer activated charcoal as directed by emergency personnel. This can help absorb the medication in the stomach and reduce absorption into the body.
Hospital Treatment
Hospital treatment focuses on supportive care: maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation. This includes monitoring vital signs, managing seizures, and providing fluid support as needed. Specific antidotes for cyproheptadine overdose are not available; treatment emphasizes supportive care and managing symptoms.
