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Desipramine hydrochloride overdose

Desipramine hydrochloride overdose


Definition:

Desipramine hydrochloride is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Alternative Names:

Norpamin overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:
  • Desipramine
Where Found:
  • Norpramin
  • Nebril
  • Nortimil
  • Pertofrane
  • Pertofrin
  • Sertofren

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Review Date: 1/20/2008
Reviewed By: 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.

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