Management of overdose with psychoactive medications
Goldfrank, L.; Flomenbaum, N.; Weisman, R.
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America 2(1): 63-76
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0733-8627 PMID: 6151500 Document Number: 228891
General management of the patient who has ingested an overdose of psychoactive medication is emphasized, since the suicidal patient has almost invariably taken multiple substances and often alcohol as well. The drug groups considered in detail include the sedative hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines, and lithium.
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