According to reports, some time ago, Xiaotian, a 13-year-old boy in Zhejiang, suddenly began to talk nonsense. He always said that he was controlled by aliens, and then he said that the traffic lights on the road were monitoring him, that the taxis were following him, and that he could hear the aliens talking to him......
The sudden change in the child made the parents very anxious, and immediately took Xiaotian to the Mental Health Center Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine (Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital) for hospitalization**.
The results of the examination showed thatXiao Tian was tested positive for drugs twice in a row. The parents repeatedly said that their son is usually very well-behaved and will never touch those "dirty things".
After repeated medical history, the doctor learned that a week ago, Xiao Tian had a high fever (396) Cough, etc., was diagnosed as influenza by the local hospital. In addition to prescribing influenza medicine, the doctor also prescribed symptomatic antipyretics and cough drops for Xiaotian.
At that time, due to the child's popularity, it was too highMy mother was so anxious that she didn't hear the doctor's advice clearlyI didn't go to the emergency medical records afterwards - a 150ml bottle of cough drop, and the doctor's order was 10 ml three times a day. As a result, Xiaotian's mother gave Xiaotian a dose of 50ml three times a day.
After 3 days, Xiaotian drank 3 bottles of cough syrup.
Drink cough medicine in large doses
Will it make drugs "drugs"?
According to the doctor, some cough drops and cold medicines used in daily lifeSome of them are ephedrine compound preparations.
Ephedrine, scientific name (1R,2S)-2-methylamino-phenylpropan-1-ol, there are a variety of stereoisomers, is an alkaloid. The chemical name is methamphetamine, also known as "methamphetamine". The chemical structure of the two is very similarEphedrine is one of the main raw materials. In recent years, there have also been reports of ephedrine compound preparations being used in drug production, which sounds staggering.
On the one hand, ephedrine substances can constrict the blood vessels in the nasal cavity, reduce nasal mucosal congestion, relieve nasal congestion and runny nose, and can also cause bronchodilation and play a role in relieving asthma**Common medicines for colds and coughs. On the other hand, ephedrines have the effect of stimulating the central nervous system, constricting blood vessels, and stimulating the heartIt can lead to anxiety and nervousness, resulting in symptoms such as insomnia, dizziness, headaches, and heart palpitations.
Normal drugs contain trace amounts of ephedrine, which can use its pharmacological effects to alleviate clinical discomfort symptoms, and a small amount of short-term medication will not cause addiction. However, if used in excess, it can cause poisoning.
Ephedrine poisoning may cause numbness and local tingling in the hands and feet, tinnitus, and may occur as the condition progressesHallucinations, mental disorders, etc.
List of commonly used ephedrine compound preparations
When taking the medicine pictured above, be sure to follow your doctor's advice and do not overdose!
What should I do if I feel uncomfortable with medication?
If there are some adverse reactions other than **, you should seek medical attention in time and inform the doctor which drugs are being used. At the same time, it is important to note that cold medicine is not a panacea, and if the symptoms persist for a long time or are accompanied by other symptoms, you should also seek medical attention in time.
Recently, there has been a high incidence of respiratory diseases, and co-infection is not uncommon. It is hoped that parents will ask more questions, listen more and observe more about their children's medication, remember the doctor's instructions, and protect their children's health.
*: Popular Science China, Qianjiang Evening News, Chao News.
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