ICD-Code T44.0: Poisoning: Anticholinesterase agents
You have a poisoning caused by a medication from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors.
Cholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat conditions including Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and muscle disorders.
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 cholinesterase inhibitors can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Heavy sweating may also occur. The heart rate may slow down, and you may feel dizzy. Breathing and circulatory problems can occur. You may experience confusion, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
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
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
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).