Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Norpamin overdose

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Definition

Norpramin is a type of drug called a tricyclic antidepressant. It is used to treat depression.

Norpramin overdose occurs when you accidentally or intentionally take too much of this medicine.

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.


Alternative Names

Desipramine overdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Desipramine


Where Found

Norpramin is the brand name for a medicine called desipramine. Desipramine may also be sold under the following brand names:

  • Nortimil
  • Pertofrane
  • Sertofren

This list may not be all-inclusive.



Review Date: 02/02/2011
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.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)