Amitriptyline and perphenazine ove... Health Article

Definition

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.

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.

See also: Amitriptyline overdose

Alternative Names

Etrafon overdose; Triavil overdose; Triptazine overdose

Poisonous Ingredient

Amitriptyline and perphenazine

Where Found

• Etrafon
• PMS-Levazine
• Triavil
• Triptazine

Symptoms

• Airways and lungs
  • Breathing - slowed and labored
• Bladder and kidneys
  • Urinary hesitancy
  • Inability to completely empty the bladder
• Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Enlarged pupils
  • Excessive salivation
  • Nasal congestion
  • Unpleasant taste
• Heart and blood
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Heartbeat - rapid
  • Low blood pressure (severe)
  • Shock
• Muscles and joints
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Muscle spasms
  • Stiff muscles in neck, face, or back
• Nervous system
  • Agitation
  • Coma
  • Convulsions
  • Disorientation
  • Drowsiness
  • Fever
  • Hypothermia (body temperature is lower than normal)
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures
  • Stupor (lack of alertness)
  • Uncoordinated movement
  • Tremor
  • Weakness
• Reproductive system
  • Change in menstrual patterns
• Skin
  • Itchy skin
  • Rash
• Stomach and intestines
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• Patient's age, weight, and condition
• Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
• Time it was swallowed
• Amount swallowed
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient