Sedative overdose
Definition:
Poisoning from an overdose of a sedative.
Poisonous ingredient:
This would depend on the medication swallowed: - amitriptyline
- chloral hydrate
- diphenhydramine
- flurazepam
- meprobamate
- pyrilamine
- temazepam
- triazolam
Where found:
- amitriptyline (Elavil)
- chloral hydrate (Noctec)
- diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- meprobamate (Miltown)
- pyrilamine (Dormarex)
- temazepam (Restoril)
- triazolam (Halcion)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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