ICD-11 code : 6C4A.3;
Preferred Label : Nicotine intoxication;
ICD-11 definition : Nicotine intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops
during or shortly after the consumption of nicotine that is characterized by disturbances
in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behaviour, or coordination. These
disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of nicotine and their
intensity is closely related to the amount of nicotine consumed. They are time-limited
and abate as nicotine is cleared from the body. Presenting features may include restlessness,
psychomotor agitation, anxiety, cold sweats, headache, insomnia, palpitations, paresthesias,
nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps, confusion, bizarre dreams, burning sensations
in the mouth, and salivation. In rare instances, paranoid ideation, perceptual disturbances,
convulsions or coma and may occur. Nicotine intoxication occurs most commonly in naïve
(non-tolerant) users or among those taking higher than accustomed doses.;
ICD-11 inclusion : tobacco intoxication; Bad trips (nicotine);
Origin ID : 1957424191;
UMLS CUI : C0238311;
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Nicotine intoxication is a clinically significant transient condition that develops
during or shortly after the consumption of nicotine that is characterized by disturbances
in consciousness, cognition, perception, affect, behaviour, or coordination. These
disturbances are caused by the known pharmacological effects of nicotine and their
intensity is closely related to the amount of nicotine consumed. They are time-limited
and abate as nicotine is cleared from the body. Presenting features may include restlessness,
psychomotor agitation, anxiety, cold sweats, headache, insomnia, palpitations, paresthesias,
nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramps, confusion, bizarre dreams, burning sensations
in the mouth, and salivation. In rare instances, paranoid ideation, perceptual disturbances,
convulsions or coma and may occur. Nicotine intoxication occurs most commonly in naïve
(non-tolerant) users or among those taking higher than accustomed doses.
