Drug-associated serotonin syndrome in elderly patients: a comprehensive disproportionality analysis based on the FAERS database [PDF]
BackgroundThis study aims to identify drugs associated with serotonin syndrome in elderly patients by utilizing the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), to provide evidence-based references for safe clinical medication practices.MethodsThis study ...
Xiaozhi Li +11 more
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Linezolid and serotonin syndrome [PDF]
Linezolid, a synthetic oxazolidinone antibiotic, is used to treat gram-positive bacterial infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus .
Haytham A. Wali
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A case of serotonin syndrome following the reintroduction of aripiprazole after dextromethorphan overdose [PDF]
Background Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life‐threatening condition that arises from excessive serotonergic activity. Dextromethorphan (DXM), commonly used as a non‐prescription antitussive, can induce serotonin syndrome when taken in high doses or
Naoko Saito +4 more
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Serotonin syndrome caused by escitalopram in Parkinson’s disease psychosis: a case report [PDF]
Background Serotonin syndrome and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are two diseases whose symptoms partially overlap; this poses challenges in distinguishing them in clinical practice.
Shan’mei Wang +4 more
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Fatal outcome of severe serotonin syndrome and acute respiratory distress syndrome after self-poisoning with paroxetine: a case report [PDF]
Background Paroxetine overdose can cause serotonin syndrome, presenting with a constellation of manifestations that range from mild symptoms to life-threatening complications.
Sina M. Pütz +9 more
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An Unexpected Presentation of Serotonin Syndrome in a Patient Receiving ECT [PDF]
Serotonin syndrome is a toxidrome consisting of autonomic instability, altered mentation, hyperreflexia, clonus, and seizures. It is suspected to be due to either elevated serotonin concentrations or overstimulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT ...
Shahzaib Khan +4 more
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Serotonin Syndrome in Critical Care [PDF]
Serotonin syndrome is a life-threatening syndrome that can occur when medications or drugs that cause serotonergic activity are taken. Frequently this syndrome is caused using 2 serotonergic medications at once or switching from 1 serotonergic medication
Daniel Miller DO +4 more
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Serotonin Syndrome Associated With High-dose Diphenhydramine Use Complicating Abdominoplasty and Mastopexy [PDF]
Summary:. Serotonin syndrome is a condition associated with increased serotonergic transmission in the central nervous system. Although shortfalls with diagnostic criteria have led to misleading associations with multiple medications, a possible ...
Ashley E. Rosenberg, BS +2 more
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Serotonin syndrome: A syndrome on syndrome
Sanjay Prakash +2 more
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Cyproheptadine in serotonin syndrome: A retrospective study [PDF]
Objective: Serotonin syndrome (SS) is an iatrogenic life-threatening condition caused by serotonergic agents. The treatment for SS involves the administration of a serotonin antagonist (cyproheptadine).
Sanjay Prakash +3 more
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