serotoninSerotonin syndrome represents a recently described complication of drug therapy with medication(s) that increase serotonin neurotransmission. This syndrome consists of alterations in cognition, automatic nervous system function, and neuromuscular function. It is rarely fatal and usually responds to ...
SUSTOL®(granisetron) extended-release injection is a serotonin-3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is indicated in combination with other antiemetics in adults for the prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated...
The patient’s presentation was concerning for serotonin syndrome, she was treated with benzodiazepines and intravenous fluids with gradual improvement in mental status and hypertonicity. Upon awakening, she reported doubling her medication dose recently due to persistent feelings of hopelessness as well as...
St. John’s Wort has been traditionally used in the treatment of depression concomitantly with other antidepressants such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and has been implicated in the incidence of serotonin syndrome by additive effect,...
Pregnancy hormones boost beta cells via serotonin Pregnancy increases the demand for insulin by various tissues in the body, a condition that can lead to gestational diabetes. To shield against this condition, insulin-producing beta cells proliferate in a process now shown to involve the local produ...
serotonin syndrometriptanergotisomethepteneselective serotonin reuptake inhibitorserotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorBackgroundThe main treatments in a majority of headache patients are pharmacologic therapies. As a result, it is imperative to have strong background in pharmacotherapy used to treat ...
For instance, combining certain weight loss pills with antidepressants can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening condition. Quality and Regulation Issues: Over-the-counter supplements and herbal products are less tightly regulated than prescription medications. This lack of regulation...
First, we examined TxGNN’s predictions for Kleefstra’s syndrome, a rare disease caused by mutations in theEHMT1gene. This condition leads to speech delays, autism spectrum disorder and childhood hypotonia, often featuring underdeveloped brains with dormant neuronal pathways. On querying the TxGNN...
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leading to decreased therapeutic effect. It may also cause serotonin syndrome, if given concurrently with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) drugs. Another herb,Chai Hu(Radix Bupleuri), should be used with caution with the drug interferon, as this herb has shown increased risk of acute...