Triptazine

Alternative names

Etrafon; Triavil; Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of Etrafon, which is a tricyclic antidepressent and antipsychotic combination.

Poisonous Ingredient

• amitriptyline
  
• perphenazine
  

Where Found

• Etrafon
  
• Triavil
  
• Triptazine
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• body as a whole
  o alteration of menstrual patterns
  o convulsions
  o unpleasant taste
  o fever
  o hypothermia (body temperature is lower than normal)
  o inability to completely empty the bladder
  o incoordination
  o muscle rigidity
  o muscle spasms
  o excessive salivation
  o shock
  o stiff muscles in neck, face, or back
  o tremor
  o incoordination
  o urinary hesitancy
  o weakness
  
• respiratory
  o breathing slowed and labored
  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o blurred vision
  o nasal congestion
  
• skin
  o itchy skin
  o rash
  
• gastrointestinal
  o constipation
  o loss of appetite
  o nausea and/or vomiting
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o irregular heartbeat
  o heartbeat- rapid
  o low blood pressure (severe)
  
• nervous system
  o agitation
  o coma
  o disorientation
  o drowsiness
  o restlessness
  o stupor
  

Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
  
• the time it was swallowed
  
• the amount swallowed
  
• if the medication was prescribed for the patient