serotonin syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
autonomic nervous system
neuromuscular system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:serotonin_toxicity
gptkbp:causedBy drug interactions
excess serotonergic activity
use of serotonergic drugs
gptkbp:complication death
renal failure
seizures
rhabdomyolysis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Hunter_Serotonin_Toxicity_Criteria
clinical assessment
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:anticholinergic_toxicity
malignant hyperthermia
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
gptkbp:field gptkb:medicine
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1950s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label serotonin syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code T43.2
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D020528
gptkbp:prevention avoid drug interactions
careful medication management
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:tricyclic_antidepressants
gptkb:SSRIs
gptkb:MDMA
gptkb:SNRIs
gptkb:linezolid
gptkb:St._John's_Wort
gptkb:tramadol
MAOIs
gptkbp:symptom confusion
fever
diarrhea
hypertension
tremor
sweating
tachycardia
agitation
myoclonus
muscle rigidity
hyperreflexia
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:benzodiazepines
gptkb:cyproheptadine
supportive care
discontinuation of serotonergic drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zoloft
gptkb:Zofran
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5