Drug-induced hyperthermia

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Drug-induced fever is a symptom of an adverse drug reaction wherein the administration of drugs intended to help a patient causes a hypermetabolic state resulting in fever. The drug may interfere with heat dissipation peripherally, increase the rate of metabolism, evoke a cellular or humoral immune response, mimic endogenous pyrogen, or damage tissues.

Triggers

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Clinical treatment

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The primary treatment strategy is to eliminate or discontinue the offensive agent. Supportive therapy, such as ice packs, may be provided to get the body temperature within physiologic range. In severe cases, when the fever is high enough (generally at or above ~104°F or 40°C), aggressive cooling such as an ice bath and pharmacologic therapy such as benzodiazepines may be deemed appropriate.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Diagnosis and treatment of drug-induced hyperthermia. Musselman, ME. Saely, S. doi: 10.2146/ajhp110543 American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy January 1, 2013 vol. 70 no. 1 34-42
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  • Tabor PA (June 1986). "Drug-induced fever". Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 20 (6): 413–20. doi:10.1177/106002808602000601. PMID 3522163. S2CID 22448592.