Drugs that can be purchased without some prescriptions and prescriptions can lead to thermal fatigue or heat stroke by preventing the body from cooling properly and warns the doctor of Integris Health.
Robie Harrington, Pharm.d. Integris Health Southwest Medical Center Emergency Expert says that some of the common drugs that are commonly used in the body interfere with the body’s natural cooling process, including the following:
- Antihistamine BenadryL’s brand name, Diphenhydramine, and Hyde Roxy Jean, also known as atarax, can reduce their sweaty ability.
- Beta blocker, For example, such as metoprolol and propranolol can weaken the cardiovascular reaction and damage the vascular expansion, the main mechanism for cooling.
- ssris/snris, It can damage the ability to maintain the core temperature of the body such as sertraline, fluoxetine, venlafaxine and duloxetine. This is a symptom from stirring and trembling to seizures or death, which can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, which threatens life.
- The heat can interact diuretic, Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and reduction in sweat.
- irritant Using people with ADHD often increases metabolism and body temperature, reducing dehydration and thirst.
- Some ANtipsychotics/antidepressant (Examples: Olanzapine, Clozapine, Risperidone, Haloperidol) produces hormones that control body temperature to interfere with the region of the brain that affects temperature control and sweating.
- It is known as some drugs Antitholine It is used to treat some bladder, and the respiratory problem can suppress sweat activities.
Even general products that can be purchased Allergic drugs, hypertrophy, painkillers, herbal weight loss supplements and caffeine -based supplements can worsen or contribute to dehydration.
Who is in danger?
Harrington says young children, pregnant women and the elderly are the most dangerous. People with chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, graves diseases, multiple sclerosis or mental diseases can be in danger.
Symptoms
If you are planning to be in the heat, you should know some of the following symptoms that can lead to heat -related diseases. When dizziness and nausea are outside for a long time, it can be an overheating signal. Excessively sweaty, but if you have little or no sweat, you can get close to heat fatigue or heat stroke. You must know the fast heart rate and confusion. Muscle spasms, weaknesses and general disease feels are also signs of the development of heat -related diseases.
What do you do?
“When symptoms occur, they go to a cold place, moisture, and apply cool and wet cloth to areas such as the neck and armpits.” If a hit stroke occurs, call 911 immediately..‘
Tips to maintain a safe state in heat
- Hydrate -Dake a large amount of water all day long and limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Take a break -Find the shade often or go indoors.
- Avoid peak heat -Please plan outdoor activities for a cool time.
- Dressy -Dress light and breathable clothes.
Families and caregivers must monitor loved ones for drug -sensitive drugs. Harrington said, “I have a plan to know what they are doing and to cool down if necessary.
