SNRI Toxicity: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 20:47, 21 November 2012
Background
- Inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine (venlafaxine, duloxetine)
- Although produce more symptoms in overdose compared to SSRIs, still extremely safe
Clinical Features
- Sympathomimetic: tachycardia, hypertension, diaphoresis, tremor, mydriasis
- Sedation
- Seizure
- ECG
- Sinus tachycardia
Treatment
- GI decontamination
- Activatec charcoal x1
Disposition
- Admit all symptomatic pts to a monitored bed
- All pts require at least 6hr of observation
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli