What to do if your child accidentally takes antihypertensive medicine

Nowadays, almost every family has adults or elderly people with high blood pressure. Many people are accustomed to leaving antihypertensive drugs everywhere, which is very dangerous for children who have no safety awareness. There are many examples in life where children accidentally take antihypertensive drugs. In fact, it is not that scary if children accidentally take drugs. As long as you master the correct emergency treatment measures, you can effectively avoid more serious situations. Let’s take a look at what to do if children accidentally take antihypertensive drugs.

1 If a 1.5-year-old child accidentally ingests a blood pressure pill , if it is within six hours, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital immediately for gastric lavage treatment, and intravenous fluid replacement to promote drug excretion. If it is more than six hours, gastric lavage will not be effective, and the child can take laxatives orally and receive intravenous fluid replacement to promote drug excretion. The child's cardiopulmonary function should be observed.

2 First, we need to clarify the type of antihypertensive drugs, side effects, pharmacokinetics, etc.

3 Generally speaking , it will affect children's blood pressure, and some may suffer liver and kidney damage. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in a regular hospital in a timely manner. Drink plenty of water to speed up the metabolism of the drug.

1. Safely place medicines

1. In order to prevent children from accidentally ingesting medicines, parents should place medicines in places out of reach of children to prevent children from taking medicines by themselves.

2. Parents can keep children's medicines and adult medicines separate so that children are less likely to take the wrong medicine when taking it.

2. Take care of your children as much as possible

As parents, of course we have to work hard for our children's future, but most parents often overlook that children also need care, especially when children around 3 years old have just gained mobility. Parents may think they are relieved, but in fact, this is the critical moment.

3. Use safe medicine bottles

Use child-proof medicine bottles to prevent children from opening the medicine bottles easily, keeping them away from the hazards of medicines.

4. Place the medicine box high up in the cabinet

Find a place in your home that is high enough and out of reach of children to store medicines and vitamins, such as a cupboard with a bottom 1.5 meters above the ground. Some children can climb up with the help of countertops, so it is best to have a lock on this cabinet.

5. Keep the medicine away after each use

Whether it is pills or vitamin capsules, never leave them on the dining table or coffee table. Sometimes you may give your children an opportunity to take advantage of them because of a few minutes of negligence.

6. Lock the safety cap of the medicine bottle

Many medicine bottles have safety caps, and you may occasionally leave a medicine bottle on the table. Developing the habit of tightening the medicine bottle can reduce the chance of your child getting the pills.

7. Remind guests to put away medicine bottles

If friends or relatives visiting your home bring medicine with them, it is best to keep their bags or suitcases out of sight of children, and keep bags or coats containing medicines away from children.

8. Tell your children about the dangers of drugs

Tell your child what the medicine is and explain why it is needed. In particular, be careful not to trick children into taking medication by saying it is candy or tastes like candy.