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Serotonin syndrome

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal and largely avoidable adverse drug reaction caused by serotonergic drugs. The steady increase in use of such drugs means all doctors need to be aware of what drugs increase serotonin and how to promptly recognise the syndrome and determine if it is potentially life threatening.

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.g1626

Authors: N. A. Buckley, A. H. Dawson, G. K. Isbister

Institutions: The University of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Newcastle Australia

Language: English

Topic: Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4242670835

FWCI: 9.232

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Cited by: 199

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