Norpamin overdose

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of Norpramin.

Poisonous Ingredient

Desipramine

Where Found

• Norpamin
  
• Nebril
  
• Nortimil
  
• Pertofrane
  
• Pertofrin
  
• Sertofren
  

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Dry mouth
  o Urinary hesitancy
  o Muscle rigidity
  o Convulsions
  o Shock
  o Incoordination
  
• Respiratory
  o Difficulty breathing (slowed and labored)
  o Pneumonia in a comatose patient
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Blurred vision
  o Dilated pupils
  
• Gastrointestinal
  o Vomiting
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Rapid and irregular heartbeat
  o Low Blood pressure
  
• Nervous system
  o Drowsiness
  o Stupor
  o Coma
  o Hallucinations
  o Restlessness
  

Home Treatment
Call Poison Control.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
  
• The time it was swallowed
  
• The amount swallowed
  
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient
  

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control Centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Administer activated charcoal.