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Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Etrafon overdose; Triavil overdose; Triptazine overdose

Definition of Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose:

Amitriptyline and perphenazine is a combination drug that is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety.

Amitriptyline and perphenazine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

See also: Amitriptyline overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:

Amitriptyline and perphenazine

Where Found:

  • Etrafon
  • PMS-Levazine
  • Triavil
  • Triptazine
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.