| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | Poisoning from an overdose of Etrafon. |
| Alternative Names | Etrafon; Triavil; Triptazine
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| Poisonous Ingredient | amitriptyline perphenazine |
| Where Found | Etrafon Triavil Triptazine
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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| Symptoms | body as a whole alteration of menstrual patternsconvulsions unpleasant taste feverhypothermia (body temperature is lower than normal) inability to completely empty the bladder incoordinationmuscle rigiditymuscle spasmsexcessive salivationshockstiff muscles in neck, face, or backtremor incoordination urinary hesitancyweaknessrespiratorybreathing slowed and labored eyes, ears, nose, and throat blurred visionnasal congestion skin itchy skin rash gastrointestinal constipationloss of appetitenausea and/or vomiting heart and blood vessels irregular heartbeatheartbeat- rapidlow blood pressure (severe) nervous system agitationcoma disorientation drowsinessrestlessnessstupor |
| Home Treatment | The standard procedure is to induce emesis ( vomiting ) unless the patient is unconscious or experiencing convulsions . Before inducing emesis, contact Poison Control for verification. If instructed to induce emesis, the standard procedure is as follows: Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for an adult. Follow with 1/2 glass or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children or 8 to 12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat 1 more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred. |
| 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 |
| 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: Induce emesis . Administer activated charcoal. Administer a laxative. Use gastric lavage . Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse , rate of breathing, blood pressure ). Maintain the patient's airway. Replace fluid if appropriate. Treat the symptoms. |
| Expectations (prognosis) | The amount swallowed and the time before appropriate therapy is initiated usually determine the final outcome. Patients have died as late as 72 hours after an overdose ingestion. The sooner therapy is applied, the greater the chance of a positive outcome. Recovery depends on the nature of the damage done by the overdose. Survival past 2 weeks is usually a good sign. |
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