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Norpramin overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Desipramine overdose

Definition of Norpramin overdose:

Norpramin is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression.

Norpramin overdose occurs when you accidentally or intentionally take too much of this medicine.

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.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Desipramine

Where Found:

Norpramin is the brand name for a medicine called desipramine. Desipramine may also be sold under the following brand names:

Nortimil
Pertofrane
Sertofren

This list may not be all-inclusive.

Reviewed last on: 2/3/2009
John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samaritan Regional Health System, Ashland, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Goldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.

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