Toxidromes

Question 1

• Amphetamines, cocaine, ephedrine

- Increased BP, HR and Temp. Dilated pupils. Diaphoresis. Anxious, agitated, psychosis.

Answer 1

Sympathominetic Syndrome

Question 2

• Barbituates, benzos, sedatives, GHB, ETOH

- Decreased BP, HR and temp. Small pupils. Obtunded

Answer 2

Sympatholytic Syndrome

Question 3

-Atropine, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressents
-Bind as a bat, bad as a hatter, red as a beet. Tachy as a suit.
Blurred vision, mentation changes, flushing,

Answer 3

Anticholingergic Syndrome

Question 4

-Nicotine, organophosphates, carbamates
-Killer B’s: Bradycardia, bronchorrhea, bronchospams
SLUDGE: Salavation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI distress, emesis

Answer 4

Cholinergic syndrome

Question 5

Myoclonus, hyperthermia, confusion, disorientation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, muscle rigidity

Answer 5

Serotonin Syndrome