Clinical Toxicology Flashcards
What are the features of an anticholinergic toxidrome?
dilated pupils hyperthermia warm dry skin tachycardia delirium urinary retention
What are the features of a sympathomimetic toxidrome?
tachycardia hypertension agitation diaphoresis hyperthermia warm wet skin
What are the features of opioid toxidrome?
miosis, sedation, respiratory depression
In which patients should you consider whole bowel irrigation?
for large ingestions of iron, lithium lead, slow release calcium channel antagonist
In which drugs should you consider dialysis to treat toxicity?
lithium, salicylates, valproate, toxic alcohols, metformin
What drug is contraindicated in resuscitation of quetiapine overdose?
adrenaline
What is the antidote for SSRI toxicity?
cyproheptadine
Which antidepressants can cause torsades?
citalopram and escitalopram
What are the most common clinical features of a TCA overdose?
coma and tachycardia
What is the antidote for TCA overdose?
sodium bicarbonate
