ICD-Code T44.6: Poisoning: Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists, not elsewhere classified
You have a poisoning caused by alpha-blockers.
Alpha-blockers have multiple medical uses, including the treatment of high blood pressure. In addition, these medications are used to treat bladder emptying problems.
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 alpha-blockers can cause a person to feel dizzy, especially when standing up. It may also cause headaches and gastrointestinal issues.
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.
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
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).