%0 Journal Article
%T Tricyclic antidepressants intoxication in Tehran, Iran: Epidemiology and associated factors
%J Human and experimental toxicology
%D 2011
%A Dianat, Saied
%A Zarei, Mohammad-Reza
%A Hassanian-Moghaddam, Hossein
%A Rashidi-Ranjbar, Neda
%A Rahimian, Reza
%A Rasouli, Mohammad R.
%V 30
%N 4
%P 283-288
%X Background: Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) intoxication contributes a large number of drug toxicities with serious complications. There are a few studies about factors associated with TCA intoxication. This study therefore aimed to identify determinants of this type of intoxication. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Loghman-Hakim Poison Hospital during a 6-month period. All poisoned patients aged >12 years presented to this hospital during the mentioned period were evaluated. Then, TCA-poisoned patients were compared with other drug intoxications as the control group to determine factors associated with TCA intoxications. Results: There were 9809 admissions, of which 1583 (16.1%) patients including 601 (38%) males were intoxicated with TCAs. Mean age of the subjects was 26.5 +/- 10 years. Most of the TCA intoxications (74.4%) were intentional (p = 0.01). Amitriptyline was the most frequent agent followed by Nortriptyline. There was no significant difference between TCA and non-TCA intoxications regarding the mortality (1.3% in TCA vs. 1.1% in others, p = 0.45). Logistic regression analysis revealed that sex, addiction status, and history of psychological problems have association with TCA intoxication. Conclusions: The results of this study are helpful in identifying individuals who are prone to TCA intoxication and may be useful in implementation of preventive strategies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 0960-3271
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0960327110371701