Table 1:

Common toxidromes

ToxidromeTempBPHRRRPupilsMental statusOther
OpioidsDepressedHyporeflexia
Sedative-hypnotic−/↓−/↓DepressedHyporeflexia
Anticholinergic−/↑Agitated deliriumDry mucous membranes and skin, urinary retention
SympathomimeticAgitated deliriumTremor, seizures, diaphoresis
Serotonin toxicity−/↑−/↑−/↑Agitated deliriumHyperreflexia, clonus, tremor, seizures
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome↑/↓−/↑Agitated deliriumRigidity
  • Note: BP = blood pressure, HR = heart rate, RR = respiratory rate, temp = temperature.