Hyperpyrexia following psychotropic drug overdose.
A case of overdose of tricyclic antidepressants associated with severe pyrexia is reported in a patient taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and its management described. The similarities to and differences from the malignant hyperpyrexia syndrome are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D014191:Tranylcypromine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014191:Tranylcypromine; D007099:Imipramine