Bupropion, most commonly sold as Wellbutrin, has many uses ranging from depression to smoking cessation.  It comes, however, with several side effects we should be aware of and some scary effects when taken in overdose.  In this post, we review this medication, the risks associated with it, and how to manage an overdose.

Last week, we discussed signs & symptoms of beta blocker and calcium channel blocker overdoses.  This week, we will cover treatment.

Here are 10 fast facts for managing lithium toxicity in the ED setting.

You want me to give the patient 90 units of insulin followed by 45 units/hour?! What?!  Here is some helpful information about high dose insulin.

These are the need-to-know EKG findings found in tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) toxicity.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol, APAP) is a commonly used analgesic and antipyretic agent found in many over the counter and prescription medications.  It is one of the most common toxic exposures responsible for an estimated 450 deaths annually in the United States, and it is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States.