Serotonin Syndrome

정의

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by excessive serotonergic activity, usually from combining two or more drugs that increase serotonin levels. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, dilated pupils, muscle twitching, and hyperthermia.

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