Drug-induced hyperthermia.

Abstract

Drug-related causes of hyperthermia can often be overlooked in the setting of elevated body temperature. This article reviews the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of several drug-induced hyperthermia syndromes: malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sympathomimetic poisoning, and anticholinergic toxicity. Although the general approach is similar, specific management strategies may be required for each syndrome.

• Authors: T C Chan, S D Evans, R F Clark
• Journal: Critical care clinics (Crit Care Clin) Vol. 13 Issue 4 Pg. 785-808 (Oct 1997) ISSN: 0749-0704 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9330841 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Cholinergic Antagonists
• Sympathomimetics

Topics

• Cholinergic Antagonists (poisoning)
• Fever (chemically induced, physiopathology, therapy)
• Humans
• Malignant Hyperthermia (physiopathology, therapy)
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (physiopathology, therapy)
• Sympathomimetics (poisoning)
• Syndrome