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Conditions that can cause saliva overproduction include: [4] Rabies; Pellagra (niacin or vitamin B 3 deficiency) [6]; Gastroesophageal reflux disease, in such cases specifically called a water brash (a loosely defined lay term), and is characterized by a sour fluid or almost tasteless saliva in the mouth [7]
A medication which is known to cause xerostomia may be termed xerogenic. [3] Over 400 medications are associated with xerostomia. [8] Although drug induced xerostomia is commonly reversible, the conditions for which these medications are prescribed are frequently chronic. [8]
Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. [1] The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially fatal. [4] [5] [2] Symptoms in mild cases include high blood pressure and a fast heart rate; usually without a fever. [2]
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Substance-induced psychosis (commonly known as toxic psychosis or drug-induced psychosis) is a form of psychosis that is attributed to substance intoxication, withdrawal or recent consumption of psychoactive drugs. It is a psychosis that results from the effects of various substances, such as medicinal and nonmedicinal substances, legal and ...
The effectiveness of xanomeline/trospium chloride for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults was evaluated in two studies with identical designs. [2] Study 1 (NCT04659161) and study 2 (NCT04738123) were 5-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center studies in adults with a diagnosis of schizophrenia according to DSM-5 ...
Diagnosis is based on clinical and laboratory findings of low serum osmolality and low serum sodium. [13] Urinalysis reveals a highly concentrated urine with a high fractional excretion of sodium (high sodium urine content compared to the serum sodium). [14] A suspected diagnosis is based on a serum sodium under 138.
The toxic effects of salicylates have been described since at least 1877. [5] In 2004, more than 20,000 cases with 43 deaths were reported in the United States. [1] About 1% of those with an acute overdose die, while chronic overdoses may have severe outcomes. [3] Older people are at higher risks of toxicity for any given dose. [5]