T42.2: Poisoning: Succinimides and oxazolidinediones
You have been poisoned by a drug that is typically used for epilepsy.
The drug is one of a group that includes ethosuximide, for example. Epilepsy is a disorder involving seizures. Drugs used for epilepsy can reduce the number of seizures, for example.
A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake.
Poisoning by a drug for epilepsy can cause dizziness, for example. The patient may also become drowsy or even pass out. They may be unable to control their movements. Seizures may also be triggered. Depending on exactly which drug has caused the poisoning, there can be various other symptoms.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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