CoPlavix Overdosage

Clopidogrel: Overdose following clopidogrel administration may lead to prolonged bleeding time and subsequent bleeding complications. Appropriate therapy should be considered if bleedings are observed.
No antidote to the pharmacological activity of clopidogrel has been found. If prompt correction of prolonged bleeding time is required, platelet transfusion may reverse the effects of clopidogrel.
Acetylsalicylic Acid: The following symptoms are associated with moderate intoxication: Dizziness, headache, tinnitus, confusion and gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting and gastric pain).
With severe intoxication, serious disturbances of the acid-base equilibrium occur. Initial hyperventilation leads to respiratory alkalosis. Subsequently, a respiratory acidosis occurs as a result of a suppressive effect on the respiratory centre. A metabolic acidosis also arises due to the presence of salicylates. Given that children, infants and toddlers are often only seen at a late stage of intoxication, they will usually have already reached the acidosis stage.
The following symptoms can also arise: Hyperthermia and perspiration, leading to dehydration, restlessness, convulsions, hallucinations and hypoglycaemia. Depression of the nervous system can lead to coma, cardiovascular (CV) collapse and respiratory arrest. The lethal dose of ASA is 25-30 g. Plasma salicylate concentrations >300 mg/L (1.67 mmol/L) suggest intoxication.
Overdosage with salicylates, particularly in young children, can result in severe hypoglycemia and potentially fatal poisoning.
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema can occur with acute and chronic acetylsalicylic acid overdose (see Adverse Reactions).
If a toxic dose has been ingested then admission to hospital is necessary. With moderate intoxication, an attempt can be made to induce vomiting; if this fails, gastric lavage is indicated. Activated charcoal (adsorbent) and sodium sulphate (laxative) are then administered. Alkalising of the urine (sodium bicarbonate 250 mmol for 3 hrs) while monitoring the urine pH is indicated. Haemodialysis is the preferred treatment for severe intoxication. Treat other signs of intoxication symptomatically.