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Serotonin toxicity
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Nasim, Sobia Jabbar, Faraz Afridi, Asfar Kelly, Brendan D. |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | Serotonin toxicity is a potentially life-threatening condition associated with a range of psychotropic medications, co-administration of specific combinations of agents and overdose of certain drugs. It is associated with a wide diversity of clinical signs and symptoms, including cognitive, autonomic and somatic effects, as well as serious complications, including possible death. Diagnosis is often challenging and requires a high index of suspicion. Differential diagnosis includes syndromes such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Management depends on the causal agent and urgency of clinical presentation. Treatment may involve discontinuing the causal agent and providing supportive measures, or emergency intervention to preserve vital functions (airway, breathing, circulation), amongst other measures. Further research is needed to clarify the incidence of serotonin toxicity, issues related to differential diagnosis, optimal management of the condition, and treatment of mood problems following serotonin toxicity. |
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| ISSN | 07909667 |
| e-ISSN | 20516967 |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0790966700011599 |
| Journal | Irish journal of psychological medicine |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 28 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) |
| Publisher Date | 2011-06-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Irish journal of psychological medicine Clinical Psychology Serotonin Toxicity |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Applied Psychology Psychiatry and Mental Health History and Philosophy of Science |
