Drug- and toxin-associated seizures.
Drug- and toxin-associated seizures may result from exposure to a wide variety of agents. Obtaining a comprehensive history behind the exposure is generally more helpful than diagnostic testing. Most DTS may be managed with supportive care, including benzodiazepines, except in the case of agents that require a specific intervention or antidote.
Wills
Brandon
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. bkwills@gmail.com
Erickson
Timothy
T
D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014118:Toxins, Biological / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014118:Toxins, Biological