]> 2026-07-31T11:51:47+00:00 WBR1075 0 en Lorazepam Lorazepam is not given in Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning. There are no indications to prescribe lorazepam in an acute setting except when the patient has uncontrollable and refractory seizures. Anti-arrhythmic drugs Anti-arrhythmic drugs are not given in Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning. They may be indicated if soda bicarbonate therapy fails. Soda bicarbonate Soda bicarbonate is the effective treatment for resolving the metabolic acidosis and cardiovascular complications of Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning . Activated Charcoal Activated charcoal may be the correct answer if Tricyclic antidepressant were ingested within two hrs. Since the time of ingestion is not known it may be futile to start activated charcoal now. Potassium There are no indications to use Potassium in the treatment of Tricyclic antidepressant poisoning . Potassium doesn't have any cardioprotective functions. Emergency Room Chetan Lokhande A 36 year old man was found unconscious in the alley. The police department brought him to emergency department where he was found to be unresponsive. On eye examinations pupils were dilated and there was a divergent squint. On cardio-vasular examination patient had tachycardia. On neuromuscular exam there is an increased muscle tone, increased reflexes and extensor plantar response. The emergency room nurses found an Amitriptyline prescription in his pocket. The patient was intubated immediately. What is the best next step ? C Poisoning 2020-10-28T02:32:31Z 2459150.6059144 WBR1075