A Case of Serotonin Syndrome Induced by Dextromethorphan in a Patient on Antidepressants, as Suspected by a Pharmacist

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  • デキストロメトルファンおよび抗うつ薬によるセロトニン症候群が疑われ薬局薬剤師が介入した1例

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<p>Serotonin syndrome refers to the adverse events caused by serotonin-based drugs such as antidepressants. Its clinical manifestations include psychiatric and neurovegetative symptoms. In this communication, we report our experience with an 83-year-old woman receiving antidepressants, who developed subjective symptoms such as heavy sweating, dizziness, and tremor after starting treatment with dextromethorphan. Treatment with antidepressants was continued, but five months later, the patient experienced symptoms of heavy sweating, elevated blood pressure, tremor, and anxiety. In her case, serotonin syndrome was suspected by a pharmacist working in a pharmacy, who promptly carried out early intervention and assisted in the prevention of recurrence. In elderly patients who are prescribed dextromethorphan and antidepressants, the possibility of occurrence of serotonin syndrome needs to be taken into consideration in the follow-up of the clinical course.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390568456356482176
  • NII Article ID
    130007977492
  • DOI
    10.34316/jsgp.3.3_65
  • ISSN
    24334065
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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