title: Donepezil for anticholinergic drug intoxication: a case report.
abstract: We present a case of delirium due to amitriptyline overdose, which resolved rapidly following initiation of the cholinesterase inhibitor donepezil. The authors discuss the possibility of cholinesterase inhibitors being an effective choice in the management of anticholinergic drug induced delirium.
authors.affiliation: Consultation-Liaison Division, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. aysin@med.ege.edu.tr
authors.forename: M Aysin
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Noyan
authors.forename: Hayriye
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Elbi
authors.forename: Hasim
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Aksu
mesh_terms: D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000009:adverse effects; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003693:Delirium / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000077265:Donepezil; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans; D007189:Indans / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010880:Piperidines / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists; D007189:Indans; D010880:Piperidines; D000639:Amitriptyline; D000077265:Donepezil