?What are the common symptoms of serotonin syndrome

Common symptoms include agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, high blood pressure, muscle rigidity, tremors, and in severe cases, seizures and unconsciousness.

?What medications are commonly associated with serotonin syndrome

Medications commonly associated with serotonin syndrome include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), certain migraine medications, and illicit drugs such as MDMA (ecstasy) and cocaine.

Serotonin Syndrome Treatment Tutorial

What will you learn in this course?

Identify causes and risk factors of serotonin syndrome in clinical practice and pharmacology
Diagnose serotonin syndrome accurately using clinical signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria
Implement effective pharmacological treatments and supportive care for serotonin syndrome management

Develop prevention strategies to reduce the risk of serotonin syndrome in patients on serotonergic medications
Evaluate potential drug interactions and contraindications related to serotonin syndrome treatment
Apply evidence-based protocols to mitigate complications and improve patient outcomes in serotonin syndrome

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