Lithium-related medication problems on nonpsychiatric inpatient medical units
Abstract Purpose Results of a study of medication-related problems (MRPs) associated with lithium use on nonpsychiatric inpatient medical units are reported. Methods In a single-center, retrospective study, the records of all patients
Jennifer N, Alastanos +2 more
openaire +2 more sources
Background: Medication errors can result in adverse drug events (ADEs) and cause considerable patient harm. Limited data are available from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East regarding the prevalence of preventable adverse drug events (pADEs) in primary ...
Ghadah A Assiri +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding [PDF]
Copyright © 2007 Australian Prescriber Reproduced with permission from Australian Prescriber The document attached has been archived with permission from the publisher/copyright holder.Maternal depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the early years ...
Sved-Williams, A.
core +1 more source
Clinical relevance and treatment possibilities of bipolar rapid cycling [PDF]
Bipolar rapid cycling (RC) is defined as 4 or more affective episodes within 1 year. It has been postulated that RC is related to a poor response to lithium, to the same extent as mixed episodes or other atypical symptoms of the illness.
Amann, B. +3 more
core +1 more source
Towards the clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics in bipolar disorder. [PDF]
BackgroundBipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric illness defined by pathological alterations between the mood states of mania and depression, causing disability, imposing healthcare costs and elevating the risk of suicide.
A Berghofer +172 more
core +3 more sources
Provider Perspectives on the Current Use of Lithium Medications and Lithium Monitoring Practices for Psychiatric Conditions [PDF]
Despite lithium being a gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder, the percentage of patients with bipolar disorder who are prescribed lithium medication has declined in many parts of the world over the past two decades. The use of lithium is limited by its narrow therapeutic window and adverse side effects, which necessitates frequent serum lithium
Parkin, Georgia M, Thomas, Elizabeth A
openaire +4 more sources
Concomitant medication use and clinical outcome of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. [PDF]
BackgroundRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is commonly administered to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients taking psychotropic medications, yet the effects on treatment outcomes remain unknown.
Chawla, Shweta A +7 more
core +1 more source
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized b–y recurrent and distinctive obsessions and/or compulsions. The etiologies remain unclear.
Alexandre Vallée +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Population Pharmacokinetics and Dosing Regimen of Lithium in Chinese Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Background: Lithium is an effective medication approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). It has a narrow therapeutic index (TI) and requires therapeutic drug monitoring.
Zi-bin Jin +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Teratogenic risk and contraceptive counselling in psychiatric practice: analysis of anticonvulsant therapy [PDF]
<p>Background: Anticonvulsants have been used to manage psychiatric conditions for over 50 years. It is recognised that some, particularly valproate, carbamazepine and lamotrigine, are human teratogens, while others including topiramate require ...
A Basan +23 more
core +2 more sources

