Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdoseDefinition: This is poisoning from taking an excessive amount of a drug that contains both amitriptylene and perphenazine.�The medicine is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety. See also: Amitriptyline overdose
Alternative Names: Etrafon overdose; Triavil overdose; Triptazine overdose
Poisonous Ingredient: Amitriptyline and perphenazine
Where Found: - Etrafon
- PMS-Levazine
- Triavil
- Triptazine
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms: Bladder and kidneys Eyes, ears, nose,�throat, and mouth Lungs Gastrointestinal Heart and blood Muscles and joints Nervous system Reproductive system Skin Whole body
Before Calling Emergency: Determine 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
Poison Control, or a local emergency number: 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 U.S. 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. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. See National Poison Control center.
What to expect at the emergency room: The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive: - Fluids
- Medicines to treat symptoms
- Medicines to make the person throw up
- Activated charcoal
- Laxative
- A nasogastric (NG) tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)
- Breathing help, possible artificial respiration
Expectations (prognosis): How well a patient does depends on how much of the drug was swallowed and how quickly medical treatment was received. The faster a patient receives therapy, the better the chance for recovery.� Survival past 2 weeks is usually a good sign.
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