Poisoning by antigonadtr/antiestr/antiandrg, NEC, acc, init

This code signifies an unintentional overdose or adverse reaction to medications that suppress hormone production or action, specifically antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, or antiandrogens. These drugs are often used in conditions like prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, or precocious puberty. The poisoning event is accidental, meaning it was not intended by the patient or another party.

Apply this code when a patient presents with symptoms of poisoning or an adverse effect due to an accidental ingestion or incorrect dosage of an antigonadotrophin, antiestrogen, or antiandrogen. This includes scenarios where a patient mistakenly takes too much of their prescribed medication, or accidentally ingests another person's medication from these drug classes. This code is for the initial encounter for this specific poisoning event.

• Always verify the intent of the poisoning; this code is strictly for accidental (unintentional) events.
• Ensure the drug involved falls into the specified categories (antigonadotrophins, antiestrogens, antiandrogens) and is not classified elsewhere.
• Remember the "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for the poisoning. Subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.