B48-13 Severe Serotonin Syndrome With Acute Respiratory Failure Following Ayahuasca and Dextromethorphan Use: A Case Report
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine May 1, 2026 S Pack, T Ellett, J Pham et al.
Abstract Introduction Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew used in Amazonian ceremonies, containing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) from Banisteriopsis caapi and N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) from Psychotria viridis or Diplopterys cabrerana. Its global use has expanded for perceived antidepressant and anti-addictive effects. However, its MAOI content predisposes users to serotonergic toxicity...