Take Serotonin Syndrome Computer Alerts Seriously

October 2016

We're still getting questions about "serotonin syndrome."

Serotonin syndrome alerts may pop up with antidepressants (sertraline, amitriptyline, etc)...tramadol...linezolid (Zyvoxam, etc)...methadone...dextromethorphan...triptans (sumatriptan, etc)...and others.

These "serotonergic" meds increase serotonin activity in the body.

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Dosage Forms Pay Close Attention to Drug Names That Have Extended-Release Abbreviations
Storage & Disposal Flag Meds That Must be Kept in Their Original Container
Antipsychotics Think of Invega Trinza as the Longer-Acting Version of Invega Sustenna
Opioids Alert Your Pharmacist to Patients Getting Opioids and Benzodiazepines Together
Antithrombotics Find Out WHY Patients Are Taking Blood Thinners
Gastroenterology Expect Most Patients With H. Pylori to Get Four Different Meds for 14 Days
Adverse Events Take Serotonin Syndrome Computer Alerts Seriously
Statins Be Prepared to Dispense More Statin Rxs
Pregnancy Ask About Pregnancy Status to Help Your Pharmacist Recommend Pain Treatments
Diabetes Watch for Frequent Dose Changes in Diabetes Patients With Very High Blood Sugar
Vaccines Expect Egg-Allergic Patients to Get Any Flu Vaccine

Take Serotonin Syndrome Computer Alerts Seriously

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