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Serotonin Syndrome Due to Overdose Intake of SSRI.

Authors :
Orak, Yavuz
Akbulut, Sevgi
Source :
Journal of the Turkish Society of Intensive Care / Türk Yogun Bakim Dernegi Dergisi. Aug2015, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p79-82. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Serotonin syndrome is a drug side effect resulting from serotonergic hyperactivity. The severity of its symptoms can be mild and overlooked and sometimes it may cause life-threatening serious consequences. This syndrome is caused by the administration of one or more drugs having serotonergic activity. This case is a 25-year-old female patient who attempted suicide by ingesting an overdose of her prescription medications: 60 units of 100- mg Faver (Fluvoxamine), 20 units of 50-mg Setral (Setraline), and 10 units of 20-mg Paxil (Paroxetine). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21466416
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the Turkish Society of Intensive Care / Türk Yogun Bakim Dernegi Dergisi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110261707
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4274/tybdd.46855