Toxidromes

Question 1

What are the common drugs responsible for anticholinergic syndrome?

Answer 1

Antiparkinsonian, Antipsychotics, Tricyclic antidepressants, promethzine, Atropine

Question 2

Mnemonic for anticholingergic syndrome?

Answer 2

Mad as a hatter (delirium), Blind as a bat (Mydriasis), Hot as hell (Unable to sweat), Red as a beet (thermoregulation), Dry as a bone (secretory inhibited)

Question 3

Cholinergic syndrome mnemonic?

Answer 3

SLUDGE: Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI upset, Emesis

Question 4

Mnemonic for Sympathomimetic?

Answer 4

MATHS: Mydriasis, Arrhythmias, Tachycardia, Hypertension/Hyperthermia, Seizures

Question 5

Mnemonic for Opiate toxidrome?

Answer 5

CPR-3H: Coma, Pinpoint Pupils, Respiratory depression, Hypotension, Hypothermia, Hyporeflexia