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Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Elavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose

Definition of Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose:

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.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Amitriptyline

Where Found:

Amitriptyline 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.
  • Reviewed last on: 1/20/2008
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Woolf 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):203-33.