ToxidromeMental statusVital signsEyesLungsBowel soundsNeurologicDermatologic
Antimuscarinic, commonly referred to as anticholinergic (e.g., dicyclomine, diphenhydramine, oxybutynin, scopolamine)Agitation, hallucinations including formication, hyperactive delirium↑ BP
↑ HR
↑ T
MydriasisNormalDecreasedAtaxiaHot and dry
Cholinergic (e.g., donepezil [Aricept], galantamine [Razadyne], pyridostigmine [Mestinon])Normal↑ or ↓ BP
↑ or ↓ HR
↑ or ↓ RR
Myosis, mydriasisBronchorrheaIncreasedFasciculations, weaknessDiaphoretic
Opioid (e.g., codeine, fentanyl, hydromorphone [Dilaudid], oxycodone)Central nervous system depression, coma in severe cases, stupor↓ BP
↓ HR
↓ RR
MiosisRespiratory depression: bradypnea, hypopneaDecreasedDecreased pain, diminished reflexesMay see cold, clammy skin and cyanosis
Opioid withdrawalDysphoric↑ HRMydriasisNormalIncreasedNonfocal hyperreflexia, yawningPiloerection diaphoresis
Sedative hypnotics (e.g., alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam)Anterograde amnesia, central nervous system depression, cognitive impairment, coma in severe cases, stuporTypically normal, may have ↓ BPNystagmusRespiratory depression: bradypnea, hypopnea in severe casesNormalSlurred speech, ataxiaNormal
Serotonin syndromeAgitation, hyperactive delirium↑ BP
↑ HR
↑ RR
↑ T
Ocular clonusNormalNormal or increasedHyperreflexia, clonusDiaphoretic
SympathomimeticAgitated, hyperactive delirium, pressured speech↑ BP
↑ HR
↑ RR
↑ T
MydriasisNormalNormal or increasedNonfocal hyperreflexiaDiaphoretic