The use of high dose diazepam for the treatment of chloroquine poisoning is
quoted by Toxbase. "Diazepam (2 mg/kg body weight intravenously over 30 min) may
have a protective effect in severe poisoning but should probably only be used in
combination with assisted ventilation." I understand that it, "protects the
heart" from the toxic effects of the drug.
My question is could it have a similar effect in tricyclic
overdose?
Regards
Ray McGlone
A&E Lancaster