Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Doberman puppy nearly collapsed from promethazine overdose
By Staley, E C & Staley, E E·Published in Veterinary and human toxicology·1995·Veterinary Medical Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Promethazine toxicity in a seven-month-old Doberman pinscher.
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old female Doberman Pinscher was brought to the vet in serious condition, showing signs like low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils that didn't respond to light, and stomach issues. The owner was unsure what caused these symptoms, but after starting supportive care, the dog showed significant improvement within just four hours. It was later discovered that the dog had received too much promethazine, a medication used to control vomiting, which led to the toxicity. With proper treatment, the dog recovered well.
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Abstract
A 7-mo-old female Doberman Pinscher undergoing antibiotic treatment for tonsillitis was presented in near collapse with markedly low blood pressure, tachycardia, dilatation of pupils (non-responsive to light), and gastrointestinal distress. Since the owner could provide no history of significant toxin exposure, general supportive and non-specific toxicologic treatment protocols were initiated. Within 4 h marked improvement was observed. The owner's wife revealed that promethazine suppositories had been administered at a toxic level to control the vomition accompanying the tonsillitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7571356/