| Literature DB >> 21297744 |
Abstract
This article reviews all available studies on the cardiovascular effects of tri- and tetracyclic antidepressants at therapeutic and toxic levels. There is growing evidence that tricyclics, even at therapeutic levels, can be cardiotoxic. Plasma TCA levels are too variable to define a safe therapeutic range. Any patient showing cardiovascular side effects should have an ECG before continuing medication.Entities:
Year: 1979 PMID: 21297744 PMCID: PMC2383104
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Fam Physician ISSN: 0008-350X Impact factor: 3.275