0
Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a type of prescription medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesElavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose
Poisonous IngredientAmitriptyline
Where FoundAmitriptyline hydrochloride is a prescription medication. Brands include:
- Adepril
- Amitid
- Amitril
- Elavil
- Emitrip
- Endep
- Enovil
- Trepiline
- Tryptanol
- Vanatrip
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms- Airways and lungs
- Bladder and kidneys
- Inability to urinate
- Urinary hesitancy
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Enlarged pupils
- Heart and blood
- Low blood pressure
- Irregular heart rate
- Shock
- Nervous system
- Agitation
- Coma (sudden onset)
- Convulsions(sudden onset)
- Drowsiness
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Inability to concentrate
- Muscle rigidity
- Restlessness
- Seizures
- Stupor (lack of alertness)
- Uncoordinated movement
- Stomach and intestines
- Constipation
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Vomiting
This can be a very serious overdose. Seek immediate medical help.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.
The patient may receive:
- Activated charcoal
- Breathing help, possibly artificial respiration
- Fluids through a vein (by IV)
- Laxative
- Medicine called an antidote (sodium bicarbonate) to reverse the effects of the poison
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride can be an extremely serious overdose.
Patients who swallow an excessive amount of this drug are almost always admitted to hospital.
How well a patient does depends on how much of the drug was swallowed and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance of recovery.
ReferencesWoolf AD, Erdman AR, Nelson LS, et al. American Association of Poison Control Centers. Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning: an evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol. 2007;45(3):203-233.
Kirk MA, Baer AB. Anticholinergics and antihistamines. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 39.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAmitriptyline hydrochloride is a type of prescription medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesElavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose
Poisonous IngredientAmitriptyline
Where FoundAmitriptyline hydrochloride is a prescription medication. Brands include:
- Adepril
- Amitid
- Amitril
- Elavil
- Emitrip
- Endep
- Enovil
- Trepiline
- Tryptanol
- Vanatrip
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms- Airways and lungs
- Bladder and kidneys
- Inability to urinate
- Urinary hesitancy
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Enlarged pupils
- Heart and blood
- Low blood pressure
- Irregular heart rate
- Shock
- Nervous system
- Agitation
- Coma (sudden onset)
- Convulsions(sudden onset)
- Drowsiness
- Hallucinations
- Headache
- Inability to concentrate
- Muscle rigidity
- Restlessness
- Seizures
- Stupor (lack of alertness)
- Uncoordinated movement
- Stomach and intestines
- Constipation
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Vomiting
This can be a very serious overdose. Seek immediate medical help.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate.
The patient may receive:
- Activated charcoal
- Breathing help, possibly artificial respiration
- Fluids through a vein (by IV)
- Laxative
- Medicine called an antidote (sodium bicarbonate) to reverse the effects of the poison
- Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride can be an extremely serious overdose.
Patients who swallow an excessive amount of this drug are almost always admitted to hospital.
How well a patient does depends on how much of the drug was swallowed and how quickly treatment was received. The faster a patient gets medical help, the better the chance of recovery.
ReferencesWoolf AD, Erdman AR, Nelson LS, et al. American Association of Poison Control Centers. Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning: an evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol. 2007;45(3):203-233.
Kirk MA, Baer AB. Anticholinergics and antihistamines. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 39.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/19/2010
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the overdose of cetirizine 10mg tablets?
Cetirizine hydrochloride tablets 10mg is the technical name for the popular allergy medication called Zyrtec. It is an antihistamine.
What medications can cause Opsoclonus myoclonus?
Rarely, opsoclonus myoclonus can occur after the use of certain medications such as intravenous phenytoin or diazepam , or subsequent to an overdose of the antidepressant amitriptyline
Can you die from an amitriptyline overdose?
Yes. Anything which abnormally increases your blood pressure has the potential to cause death.
How much is an overdose of fluoxetine hydrochloride?
The dosage of fluoxetine hydrochloride required for an overdose depends both on the mass of the person in question and how long that person has been taking the drug. For approximately four weeks, the level of fluoxetine in the bloodstream increases, as its presence inhibits its own metabolization. This decreases the amount of fluoxetine required to reach a level associated with adverse effects. The lowest known dosage of fluoxetine hydrochloride associated with death was 520 mg. However, the actual cause of death in this case was not confirmed to be overdose. On the other hand, the largest known overdose of only fluoxetine hydrochloride was 8 full grams. This patient subsequently made a full recovery.
What are the side effects of amitriptyline hydrockloride?
From wikipedia, the following excerpt. Click the link to get more information on the drug (and it helps to spell it correctly when searching) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline_hydrochlorideCommon side effects of using amitriptyline are weight loss or gain, drowsiness, nervousness, and dizziness insomnia. Some rare side effects include tinnitus, hypotension, mania, psychosis, anticholinergic effects, heart block, arrhythmias, extrapyramidal symptoms, depression, and hepatic toxicity. Overdose: The symptoms and the treatment of an overdose are largely the same as for the other tricyclic antidepressants. Further information: Tricyclic antidepressant#Overdose
Can you overdose on cinnamon?
no you can not overdose on cinnamon
Overdose?
DefinitionAn overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful symptoms or death.If you take too much of something on purpose, it is called an intentional or deliberate overdose.If the overdose happens by mistake, it is called an accidental overdose. For example, a young child may accidentally take an adult's heart medication.Your doctor may refer to an overdose as an ingestion. Ingestion means you swallowed something.An overdose is not the same as a poisoning, although the effects can be the same. Poisoning occurs when someone or something (such as the environment) exposes you to dangerous chemicals, plants, or other harmful substance without your knowledge.InformationAn overdose may be mild, moderate, or serious. Symptoms, treatment, and recovery depend on the specific drug involved. For more information see:Acetaminophen and codeine overdoseAcetaminophen overdoseAdrenergic bronchodilators overdoseAminophylline overdoseAmitriptyline and perphenazine overdoseAmitriptyline hydrochloride overdoseAspirin overdoseBacitracin overdoseBacitracin zinc overdoseBeta blockers overdoseBirth control pills overdoseBrompheniramine overdoseButazolidin overdoseCaffeine overdoseCalcium antagonist overdoseCalcium carbonate overdoseCampho-Phenique overdoseCardiac glycoside overdoseCastor oil overdoseChlordiazepoxide overdoseChlormerodrin overdoseChlorpromazine overdoseCodeine overdoseCompazine overdoseContac overdoseCorticosteroids overdoseCyproheptadine overdoseDesipramine hydrochloride overdoseDextromethorphan overdoseDiazepam overdoseDiclofenac sodium overdoseDilantin overdoseDimenhydrinate overdoseDiphenhydramine hydrochloride overdoseEstrogen overdoseEthanol overdoseEucalyptus oil overdoseEugenol oil overdoseFenoprofen calcium overdoseFluoride overdoseHeroin overdoseHydrocodone and acetaminophen overdoseHydrogen peroxide overdoseHydromorphone overdoseHydroxyzine overdoseIbuprofen overdoseImipramine overdoseIndomethacin overdoseIodine overdoseIron overdoseIsopropanol overdoseKetoprofen overdoseLaxative overdoseLithium overdoseLomotil overdoseMeclofenamate overdoseMenthol overdoseMeperidine hydrochloride overdoseMeprobamate overdoseMerbromin overdoseMethadone overdoseMethanol overdoseMethapyrilene hydrochloride overdoseMethyl salicylate overdoseMineral oil overdoseMorphine overdoseMouthwash overdoseMultiple vitamin overdoseNitroglycerin overdoseOral hypoglycemics overdoseOxazepam overdosePentazocine overdosePentobarbital overdosePeppermint oil overdosePercocet overdosePercodan overdosePeriactin overdosePhencyclidine overdosePhenindamine overdosePheniramine overdosePhenobarbital overdosePhenothiazine overdosePhenylbutazone overdosePhenytoin overdosePiroxicam overdosePromethazine overdosePropoxyphene overdoseSassafras oil overdoseSecobarbital overdoseSports cream overdoseSulindac overdoseThiazide overdoseThyroid preparation overdoseToothpaste overdoseTrazodone hydrochloride overdoseVicks VapoRub overdoseZinc oxide overdoseThe National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. It is a free and confidential service. You should call if you have any questions about an overdose, poisoning, or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.See: Poison control center - emergency numberReferencesKulig K. General approach to the poisoned patient. In: Marx J, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. St Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2006:chap 145.
What happened if you overdose on vitamins for multiple sclerosis?
It doesn't matter why you're taking the vitamins, an overdose is an overdose. What happens depends on which specific vitamin you overdose on.
Can you overdose on glucose?
what are the effects of overdose glucose and what are the treaments
How one can identify a drug overdose?
how one can identify overdose
When did Total Overdose happen?
Total Overdose happened in 2005.
What is the antidote for inhalant overdose?
There is no antidote or medications for inhalant overdose.
