Major toxicity of tricyclic antidepressant overdose
Three C's
Sodium bicarbonate treats the QRS widening and arrhythmias.
Does not include anticholinergic features such as dry mouth and urinary retention.
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Three C's. It helps you recall: Major toxicity of tricyclic antidepressant overdose.
Coma
C: Convulsions; C: Cardiac arrhythmias (wide QRS); C: Coma.
It belongs to Psychopharmacology in Psychiatry.
Does not include anticholinergic features such as dry mouth and urinary retention.
Sodium bicarbonate treats the QRS widening and arrhythmias.
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