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Anileridine-induced delirium

J H Moss1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Delirium is a common hospital complication, often linked to opioid use. This case study highlights anileridine as a potential cause, contrasting with other opioids like meperidine.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Delirium is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients, contributing to increased morbidity.
  • Identifying and managing the underlying causes of delirium is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Opioid analgesics are frequently implicated in the multifactorial etiology of delirium, particularly in critically or terminally ill patients.

Observation:

  • Certain opioids, such as meperidine, are known to have a higher propensity for inducing delirium.
  • Published literature lacks reports specifically linking anileridine to delirium development.
  • An illustrative case of anileridine-induced delirium is presented for clinical consideration.

Findings:

  • The case study details a patient experiencing delirium potentially caused by anileridine administration.

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  • This finding suggests anileridine may possess a delirium-inducing potential, similar to other opioids.
  • The specific mechanisms underlying anileridine's potential role in delirium require further investigation.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider anileridine as a potential contributor to delirium in susceptible patients.
    • Early recognition and management of opioid-induced delirium can mitigate patient morbidity.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the neurobiological effects of anileridine and its association with delirium.