Abstract

The aim of the study is to know the epidemiological profile of patients admitted in our hospital with history of acute drug poisoning, type of drug intake, quantity of consumption, Time of consumption, intent suicidal or accidental, demographic data and clinical presentations. Patients selected for the study will undergo blood investigations like complete blood picture, renal function tests, liver function tests, serum electrolytes, coagulation profile, chest X-ray, ecg, echo, ABG, urine analysis, toxic drug analysis and their reports will be included. Results: Among the total study participants, 07 participants had consumed Benzodiazepines followed by 05 participants had consumed NSAIDs. 04 participants had Anti-hypertensive, 03 had Beta blocker, 03 had Anti-psychotic, 02 had Anti-epileptic, 02 had Anti thyroid, 02 had Vitamins, 01 had Oral hypoglycemic, 01 had Tricyclic antidepressant, 01 had Calcium channel blocker, 01 had Multiple tablets, 01 had Alpha blocker, 01 had Anti fungals, 01 had Anti helminthic, 01 had Anti histamines, 01 had Antibiotic, 01 had Barbiturate, 01 had opiod and 01 had Tetracyclines. Conclusion: Mean age group of patients are 31-40 yrs. Mean time since consumption to arriving to hospital was 12-16hrs. Pre referral treatment done in 51.2%. Benzodiazepines are the most common drug poisoning in this study, Common symptoms of drug poisoning include vomiting, giddiness, abdominal pain.

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