Cardiologia Clínica e Experimental
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Adolescents and the Toxic Effects of Antidepressants, Understanding the Risks: A Case Report

Khaled Elsayed*, Matthias Endmann

Overview of the risks associated with Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) intoxication, along with an analysis of the relevant risk factors; including improper medication disposal and unsupervised access to expired medications; and treatment strategies. By presenting a case involving a comatose teenager who was diagnosed with amitriptyline intoxication (described in the literature as fatal), highlighting the severity and potentially fatal consequences of TCA overdose. If TCAs are not adequately disposed of after their expiration date or if they are not stored securely, they can become accessible to children, who may not be aware of the potential dangers associated with expired medications.