Since tricyclic antidepressants are widely prescribed to treat patients with major depressive disorders they are frequently available to the suicidal patient. In 2004, there were over 12,000 reported TCA overdoses. In this RapidCE lesson learn TCA indications, pharmacology, and assessment and treatment of TCA overdose patients.

Tags: Depression, Overdose, RapidCE, TCA, Tricyclic

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