What to Do in Case of Drug Poisoning
Disease description:
My colleague’s daughter attempted suicide by overdosing on medication and is now experiencing drug poisoning. What should we do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Lifeng
Most cases of drug poisoning are acute and require immediate emergency treatment. Detoxification therapy should be initiated as soon as possible, while ensuring hemodynamic stability, to reduce toxin absorption and accelerate drug elimination, thereby alleviating poisoning symptoms. Under a physician’s guidance, antidotes such as naloxone or flumazenil may be administered for emergency management; additional medications may then be selected based on the specific clinical manifestations to further relieve symptoms.
