Acute tricyclic antidepressant poisoning

Definition

A rare, potentially lethal intoxication characterized by life-threatening arrhythmias (sinus tachycardias, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular arrhythmias), anticholinergic toxidrome (mydriasis, dry mucous membrane, tachycardia, hypertension), central nervous system toxicity (lethargy, coma, myoclonic jerks), refractory hypotension and sudden death.

Disease data

Classification

Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome

ORPHA code

43117

OMIM code

ICD10 code

T43.0

ICD11 code

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