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Serotonin syndrome in dextromethorphan ingestion responsive to propofol therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18007217     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
An 18-year-old male developed a severe serotonin syndrome after recreational ingestion of Coricidin HBP (chlorpheniramine 4 mg and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg). Propofol infusion rapidly normalized his agitation, neuromuscular hyperactivity, and autonomic instability. Confirmatory analysis demonstrated a dextromethorphan serum concentration of 930 ng/mL. Dextromethorphan can produce serotonin syndrome in the absence of another serotonergic drug.
Authors:
Michael Ganetsky; Kavita M Babu; Edward W Boyer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric emergency care     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1535-1815     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr Emerg Care     Publication Date:  2007 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-11-16     Completed Date:  2007-12-14     Revised Date:  2010-07-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8507560     Medline TA:  Pediatr Emerg Care     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  829-31     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. mganetsky@comcast.net
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acetaminophen / adverse effects*,  blood
Adolescent
Algorithms
Chlorpheniramine / adverse effects*,  blood
Dextromethorphan / adverse effects*,  blood
Drug Combinations
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use*
Infusions, Intravenous
Male
Overdose
Phenylpropanolamine / adverse effects*,  blood
Propofol / therapeutic use*
Serotonin Syndrome / chemically induced*,  diagnosis,  drug therapy*
Substance-Related Disorders / complications
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Drug Combinations; 0/Hypnotics and Sedatives; 0/acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, phenylpropanolamine drug combination; 103-90-2/Acetaminophen; 125-71-3/Dextromethorphan; 132-22-9/Chlorpheniramine; 14838-15-4/Phenylpropanolamine; 2078-54-8/Propofol

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