ALLMedicine™ Antidepressant Toxicity Center

Apr 12th, 2022 - Diagnostic Considerations Serotonin syndrome produces a clinical picture that is very similar to neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Both syndromes are associated with autonomic dysfunction, alteration of mental status, rigidity, and hyperthermi...

Oct 11th, 2021 - Practice Essentials Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are so called because the original agents in this class contain a 3-ring molecular structure. However, some newer agents have a four-ring structure, so the term cyclic antidepressants (CAs) is m...

Oct 11th, 2021 - Practice Essentials Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are so called because the original agents in this class contain a 3-ring molecular structure. However, some newer agents have a four-ring structure, so the term cyclic antidepressants (CAs) is m...

Oct 11th, 2021 - Practice Essentials Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are so called because the original agents in this class contain a 3-ring molecular structure. However, some newer agents have a four-ring structure, so the term cyclic antidepressants (CAs) is m...

Oct 11th, 2021 - Prehospital Care Endotracheal intubation is necessary in a patient who is obtunded and unable to protect the airway. Intravenous access should be established as soon as possible. Administer intravenous fluid if the patient is hypotensive. Prompt t...

Jul 21st, 2016 - Boxed Warning Section Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric ...