Acetone poisoning


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Alternative Names

Dimethyl formaldehyde; Dimethyl ketone; Fingernail polish remover


Symptoms
  • Body as a whole
    • Acting as if drunk
    • Increased need to urinate
    • Low blood pressure
  • Respiratory
  • Gastrointestinal
    • Nausea and/or vomiting
    • May have fruity odor, or complain of sweet taste in mouth
    • Abdominal pain
  • Nervous system


Review Date: 03/02/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-KetteringCancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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