Hydromorphone-induced chorea as an atypical presentation of opioid neurotoxicity: A case report and review of the literature.

Emily J MartinChristina L VaughanRabia AtayeeJeremy M HirstKaitlyn O'DonnellKyle P Edmonds

Published in: Palliative medicine (2018)

Further studies are needed to determine which patients have a unique sensitivity to opioids predisposing them to chorea. Clinicians should be aware that chorea may be a sign of such toxicity so that rapid corrective action can be taken.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
end stage renal disease
pain management
ejection fraction
oxidative stress
palliative care
diabetic rats
high glucose
endothelial cells
drug induced
case control
patient reported