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amitriptyline and Suffocation

amitriptyline has been researched along with Suffocation in 2 studies

Amitriptyline: Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines.
amitriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propylidene group at position 5.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Stiakakis, I1
Belivanis, SD1
Tzatzarakis, MN1
Fragoulis, M1
Tsatsakis, AM1
Perrot, LJ1
Nawojczyk, S1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for amitriptyline and Suffocation

ArticleYear
Disputed case of homicide by smothering due to severe amitriptyline intoxication of the victim.
    Journal of forensic and legal medicine, 2009, Volume: 16, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Asphyxia; Contusions; Facial Inj

2009
Nonnatural death masquerading as SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
    The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology, 1988, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Accidents, Home; Amitriptyline; Asphyxia; Child Abuse; Diagnosis, Differential; Drowning; Female; Ho

1988