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A lipid emulsion reduces mortality from clomipramine overdose in rats
Goor Yoav1, Goor Odelia, Cabilil Shaltiel
1Department of Internal Medicine 6, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre, Israel.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology
|February 5, 2002
Abstract:
Tricyclic antidepressants are a common cause of self poisoning. Since these drugs are highly lipid soluble, we examined the interaction between imipramine and a lipid emulsion. Rats were given an iv dose of imipramine with either normal saline or a lipid emulsion as vehicle. The rats who received the lipid emulsion had a significantly lower mortality. The role of lipid emulsions poisoning therapy is reviewed.