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For phencyclidine overdose

Adequate supportive care should be assured in the phencyclidine-intoxicated patient. There is no antidote for phencyclidine overdose. The patient should be isolated from all sensory stimuli as much as possible and protected from self-inflicted injury. Benzodiazepines should be administered liberally and titrated until the phencyclidine-intoxicated patient calms. Adequate hydration should be assured to maintain the urine output at l-2cckg h. Although urine acidification theoretically enhances phencyclidine elimination, it is not recommended because of the high frequency of rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuric renal failure seen with significant intoxication. Seizures should be treated with... [Pg.1980]


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