Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Imipramine overdose

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Definition

Imipramine is a medicine used to treat depression. Imipramine 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.


Alternative Names

Tofranil overdose; Janimine overdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Imipramine


Where Found

Imipramine is sold under various brand names, including:

  • Antideprin
  • Berkomine
  • Janimine
  • Norpramin
  • Tipramine
  • Tofranil

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.



Review Date: 01/21/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. 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)