Meperidine-induced serotonin syndrome in a susceptible patient

Shu Lin Guo; Tzongjeng Wu; Chih Chung Liu; ChenChuan Ng; Chih Cheng Chien; Hsiaolun Sun

doi:10.1093/bja/aep167

Meperidine-induced serotonin syndrome in a susceptible patient

Shu Lin Guo, Tzongjeng Wu, Chih Chung Liu, ChenChuan Ng, Chih Cheng Chien, Hsiaolun Sun

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Abstract

We present a patient with a history of clomipramine-induced serotonin syndrome 5 yr prior who developed serotonin syndrome after a single dose of meperidine. This report heightens appreciation of population at risk and also recognition of potential toxicity in meperidine.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	369-370
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Anaesthesia
Volume	103
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aep167
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Analgesics opioid, meperidine
Complications, serotonin syndrome

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Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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