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With the recent death of Christopher Kelly (51) of an apparent Aspirin Overdose, we are reminded that the lowly Aspirin, if used improperly can lead to death. The details surrounding the death of one of the key players of the former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's legal woes are still sketchy, but according to Law Enforcement, Aspirin overdose is the apparent cause of death.
First prepared in 1853 by the French chemist Charles Frederic Gerhardt, and in1899 marketed around the world by Bayer, aspirin remained very popular until the introduction of acetaminophen (Tylonol) in 1956 and ibuprofen in 1969. Today aspirin's uses include being used as a preventative treatment for heart attacks and strokes.
It is still very popular and can be found in most medicine cabinets in either in its own form, or as an ingredient in such products as Alka Seltzer, Ecotrin, and Excedrin. It is also found in prescription drugs such as Percodan.
Aspirin overdose comes in two forms, Acute, and Chronic. In an acute overdose, someone has intentionally, or accidently taken a very large dose. Symptoms of acute Aspirin overdose include nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. About 2% of the people that suffer an acute aspirin overdose die.
In a chronic overdose, a daily dose of aspirin has built up in the body over time and has lead to the overdose. The chronic overdose is generally seen in people whose kidneys are not working correctly, or are dehydrated. Chronic overdoses may include fatigue, fever, confusion, collapse, rapid heart beat, uncontrollable rapid breathing. About 25% of the people that suffer a chronic aspirin overdose die.
A large overdose can cause ringing in the ears, temporary deafness, hyperactivity, dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, and coma.
The cause of death in most cases of Aspirin overdose is noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, a condition where fluids build up in the lungs.
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Will four aspirin make your overdose?
Not likely.
Why would a stalking aspirin suggested by your love will be an overdose?
dear jake short im crazy about ya
What happens if you overdose on purpose?
If you overdose on purpose? Well depends what you od'd on if its aspirin or sleeping pills drink a bucket of salt water. if its drugs your dead Your body has the same reaction to overdose, regardless of motive. If you require medical attention due to your overdose, the doctor may consider you a suicide risk and call police. In many places, you can be held (without consent) for an observation period. A judge or medical staff will then decide if you are no longer a danger to yourself.
Can a enteric coated aspirin be crushed?
While an enteric aspirin can be crushed it is not recommended. Enteric coated aspirin is usually time release. Crushing time release aspirin can cause one to overdose as the aspirin is released into the system all at once.
What happened if you overdose on vitamins for multiple sclerosis?
It doesn't matter why you're taking the vitamins, an overdose is an overdose. What happens depends on which specific vitamin you overdose on.
What happens when you overdose on anatol?
You die.
What happens if you overdose on diuretics?
health
What happens when you overdose on fluoxetine?
You die.
What happens if hydrocodone and aspirin mixed together?
Nothing "happens".
Can you give a cat or a dog pills that were made for humans. Such as aspirin or other pain killers?
no, it will kill them, because of overdose.
Why Salicylism is an adverse effect?
Because salicylism is a mild toxicity due to overdose of aspirin. Signs and symptoms of salicylism are tinnitus (ringing in the ears), headache, parasthesias (tingling sensations), increased respiration, drowsiness, and confusion, and gastro-intestinal distress (aches, pain). The dose of aspirin should be stopped or at least decreased if this happens.
What happens to a mouse when it eats an aspirin?
It will die
