# Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info — Designed for Speed of Use

> Instant-answer guide for diagnosing and treating drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyscape Medpresso Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poisoning-and-drug-overdose-info/id1332563279 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poisoning-and-drug-overdose-info/id1332563279/reviews.md

## What is Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info?

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.

Designed for speed of use during toxicologic emergencies, this instant-answer guide delivers critical information on the effective diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.  Poisoning & Drug Overdose, 8th Edition should be within reach of every medical toxicologist, emergency physician, and poison control staff member.

When every moment counts, count on Poisoning & Drug Overdose

A Doody's Core Title for 2023! 

Speed is crucial when dealing with toxicologic and drug-related emergencies. Finding answers quickly is easier than ever with this streamlined eighth edition of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. This instant-answer guide provides the critical information needed to diagnose and manage drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.

Updated with newly released drugs and new information on existing drugs, the guide covers initial emergency management, including treatment of coma, seizures and hypotension; physical and laboratory diagnosis; and methods of decontamination and enhanced elimination of poisons.

Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Eighth Edition is divided into four sections:

- Section I.  Provides a stepwise approach to the evaluation and treatment of coma, seizures, shock, and other complications of poisoning and the proper use of gastric decontamination and dialysis procedures.

- Section II. Lists specific poisons and drugs, as well as the pathophysiology, toxic dose and level, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and specific treatment associated with each substance.

- Section III. Covers descriptions of therapeutic drugs and antidotes, including pharmacology indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and recommended dosage.

- Section IV. Describes the approach to hazardous materials incidents; the evaluation of occupational exposures; and the toxic effects, physical properties, and workplace limits for over 500 common industrial chemicals.

Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Eighth Edition is enhanced by numerous tables and charts, as well as a user-friendly index. This trusted resource has consistently been relied upon by front line professionals responding to drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures.
 
No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms.

Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1264259085
Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781264259083

If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000
 
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Editor(s): Kent R. Olson, Craig Smollin, Ilene B. Anderson, Neal L. Benowitz, Paul D. Blanc, Susan Y. Kim-Katz, Justin C. Lewis, Alan H. B. Wu
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

## Key features

- Instant-answer toxicologic emergencies guide
- Diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies
- Information on chemical exposures
- Covers coma, seizures, shock, and complications
- Details on specific poisons and drugs
- Information on therapeutic drugs and antidotes
- Guidance on hazardous materials incidents

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poisoning and Drug Overdose | $59.99 | one-time |
| Poisoning & Drug Overdose,Ed.8 | $64.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)


## Frequently asked questions about Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info

### Does Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info have ads?

Yes, Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info contains advertisements. This is common for free medical reference applications that offer in-app purchases for full content access.

### What is the pricing for Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info?

Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info is free to download and includes sample content. An in-app purchase is required to unlock all content, with the base app being free.

### What content is included in Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info?

The app covers the diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. It includes sections on complications of poisoning, specific poisons and drugs, therapeutic drugs and antidotes, and hazardous materials incidents.

### Is Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info updated regularly?

The app has been updated to version 5.8.5 as of November 11, 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance and updates. The content is based on the 8th edition, updated with newly released drugs and information.

### What devices support Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info?

Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info?

Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info has an age rating of 17+. This is typical for medical reference applications containing detailed information on drugs and emergencies.

### Can I use Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info offline?

Yes, no internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. This allows for quick access to critical information even without connectivity.

### How does Poisoning & Drug Overdose Info compare to other medical apps?

This app is specifically designed for speed of use during toxicologic emergencies, offering instant answers. Its content is licensed from a trusted printed ISBN and is a Doody's Core Title for 2023, highlighting its reliability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.5 — 2025-11-11

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.7.4 — 2025-07-13

- Minor Bug Fixes
- UI-UX enhancements

### 5.5.5 — 2024-12-17

Updated with newly released drugs and new information on existing drugs.

### 4.4.1 — 2020-08-21

Fixes related to connecting to iTunes for in-app purchases in iOS version 13.4 and above

### 3.2.5 — 2018-04-04

No release notes.

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