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Michael A Downes

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Amphetamine-induced movement disorder.

Recreational use of amphetamines is common in Australia and New Zealand when compared with other developed nations. The clinical effects are variable because of the potential of these drugs to increase the proportion of different biogenic amines in the central nervous system (CNS). The substances affected are adrenaline, noradrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. Movement disorders represent one of the less common presentations of amphetamine toxicity but one that health care workers should be aware of nonetheless.

Amphetamine-Related Disorders↗

Glucagon.

Despite its infrequent usage, glucagon is an important drug in the ED. It has both well established and less well established indications. This article reviews its role for the practising emergency physician.

Emergency Treatment↗