CEN Toxicology Review

TCA Antidepressants
S/S: hyperthermia, tachycardia, hypertension, altered mental status, prolonged QTi, ventricular dysrhythmias, seizures.
TX: sodium bicarbonate, lidocaine, magnesium, benzodiazepines.
Sympathomimetics (Cocaine, methamphetamine, Molly)
S/S: euphoria, mydriasis, tachycardia, hyperthermia.
TX: benzodiazepines, sodium bicarbonate, phentolamine.
Sedatives/Benzodiazepine OD
S/S: respiratory depression, CNS depression, bradycardia.
TX: assist ABCs, flumazenil is no longer recommended for overdose since risk of seizures.
Opioids
S/S: respiratory depression is most concerning.
TX: Assist breathing and consider naloxone for opioid-induced respiratory depression.
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