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Medzyme: Symptoms: Encephalopathy, convulsions and coma.
Management: Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may reduce serum levels.
Medzyme Vial: Most agents cause only nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, although neuromuscular, hypersensitivity and seizures are possible, especially in patients with renal insufficiency.
Managing overdose: Protect the patient's airway and support ventilation and perfusion. If the patient develops convulsions, the drug should be promptly discontinued; anticonvulsant therapy may be administered if clinically indicated.
Haemodialysis may be helpful to aid in the removal of the drug from the blood but not usually indicated; otherwise most treatment is supportive or symptom-directed.
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