Sympathomimetic toxidrome
A toxidrome refers to a set of symptoms and signs which occur following overdose of a particular class of drug. Commonly seen toxidromes are cholinergic, anticholingeric, sympathomimetic, opiate, serotonin and sedative.
Sympathomimetic compounds e.g. theophylline, ephedrine, salbutamol, caffeine, cocaine and amphetamines stimulate adrenergic receptors.
The sympathomimetic toxidrome can cause:
Sympathomimetic compounds e.g. theophylline, ephedrine, salbutamol, caffeine, cocaine and amphetamines stimulate adrenergic receptors.
The sympathomimetic toxidrome can cause:
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Hyperhydrosis (sweating)
- Hyperreflexia
- Agitation
- Mydriasis (pupil dilatation)