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Tricyclic antidepressant toxicity.

J B Rose

    Clinical Toxicology
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Tricyclic antidepressants (TCADs) effectively treat depression but can cause significant cardiac toxicity, especially in overdose. Management ranges from supportive care for mild cases to advanced interventions for severe poisoning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCADs) are dibenzazepine derivatives widely used for depression.
    • TCADs possess adrenergic, anticholinergic, and direct cardio-depressant properties.
    • Clinical studies confirm TCAD efficacy in approximately two-thirds of depressed patients.

    Observation:

    • Cardiac toxicity is a significant concern with TCADs, particularly in patients with pre-existing heart conditions.
    • Therapeutic doses can lead to serious cardiac events, including arrhythmias and intracardiac blocks.
    • Tricyclic antidepressant overdose is an increasingly common and serious medical emergency.

    Findings:

    • Overdose toxicity primarily affects the central nervous system and the heart.

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  • TCAD overdose presents in three stages: mild (Stage I), moderate with CNS effects and block (Stage II), and severe with fatal potential (Stage III).
  • Stage III, seen in <5% of poisonings, involves respiratory arrest, convulsions, and ventricular arrhythmias.

    • Implications:

    • Prevention of TCAD overdose is crucial.
    • Management strategies vary by severity, from supportive care for mild cases to anticonvulsants, physostigmine, beta-blockers, cardioversion, and pacing for moderate to severe overdoses.
    • Understanding the dose-dependent cardiac and neurological effects is vital for clinical management and patient safety.