Sympathomimetic

• Amphetamines
• Amphetamine-related derivatives and analogues (ARDA)
• Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, methylphenidate, MDMA/ecstasy, bath salts
• Caffeine
• Cocaine
• PCP

Physiologic Effects

• Hyper-adrenergic state
• Hyperthermia
  
• Hypertension
• SVT/PVC
  
• Agitation / Psychosis
• Sz's
  

Treatment

• Anti-psychotics (all can increase QT interval, cause dystonic reactions, cause NMS)
• Haldol
• Droperidol
• Ziprasidone (Geodon)
• Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
• Risperidone (Risperdal)
• Aripiprazole (Abilify)
• Benzodiazepines
• Lorazepam (Ativan)
• Diazepam (Valium)
• Midazolam (Versed)
• Ketamine