Filipino English Teacher Dies of Promethazine Overdose in Siem Reap

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Filipino English Teacher Dies of Promethazine Overdose in Siem Reap

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Siem Reap: A 24 year Filipino man, GERRY MANDERICO, died of a heart attack due to a medical overdose, according to police, at the provincial hospital in Sangkat Svay Dong Kom, Siem Reap.
A friend says that the victim, an English teacher at Oshi (or Aichi) International School, was taken to the hospital at 4:30pm on 9 June, because he was obviously unwell. He remained in hospital overnight, but passed away the next day at 3:05pm on June 10.

A post-mortum examination by the doctors found that the victim had used excessive promethazine medicine, which caused him to have a heart attack. The body was taken to keep at the Khmer Soviet friendship hospital. RIP.
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[CEO note: Promethazine is the generic name for Phenergan, a well known antihistamine sold over the counter. The drug also has sedative side effects and it is not advisable to drink alcohol when taking this medication. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/phenadoz]
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Re: Filipino English Teacher Dies of Promethazine Overdose in Siem Reap

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Phenergan is no joke



Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:

Extrapyramidal symptoms (uncontrollable movements). Symptoms can include:
  • uncontrollable upward staring, and eye and lid twitching
  • uncontrollable neck muscle contractions causing your head to twist or turn to one side
  • sticking your tongue out uncontrollably
Seizures


Hallucinations (seeing things that aren’t there)


Abnormal heart rhythm. Symptoms can include:
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • fainting
  • shortness of breath
  • chest pain
  • light headedness

Decreased platelet and white blood cell production. Symptoms can include:
  • bruising or abnormal bleeding. This includes bleeding from minor cuts, nose or mouth bleeding, and pinpoint red spots on your skin. It also includes abnormally heavy menstrual flow, blood in your urine, or black tarry stools.
  • fevers or infections

Severe breathing problems


Angioedema (buildup of fluid deep in your skin or underneath your skin). Symptoms can include:
  • swelling usually around your eyes and lips and sometimes your throat, hands, and feet
  • swelling on the surface of your skin (welts)
  • painful and itchy welts (hives)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a reaction to antipsychotic drugs that is sometimes fatal). Symptoms can include:
  • fever
  • muscle rigidity
  • mental changes
  • changes in pulse or blood pressure
  • fast heart rate
  • increased sweating
  • irregular heart rhythm
Jaundice. Symptoms can include:
  • yellow skin
  • yellowing of the whites of your eyes
  • dark or brown-colored urine
  • yellowing of the inside of your mouth
  • pale or clay-colored stools
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Re: Filipino English Teacher Dies of Promethazine Overdose in Siem Reap

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So there’s an English teaching position open at Oshi International School?


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Is there any chance they put some of this thing as a powder on the local w**d??
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Re: Filipino English Teacher Dies of Promethazine Overdose in Siem Reap

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That´s sad. He still was too young to go. RIP
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