How Quickly Do Physicians Adopt New Drugs? The Case of Second-Generation Antipsychotics [PDF]
, 2013 Objective The authors examined physician adoption of second-generation antipsychotic medications and identified physician-level factors associated with early adoption. Methods The authors estimated Cox proportional-hazards models of time to adoption
Berndt, Ernst R. +5 more
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Medicina, 2019 Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of metabolic syndrome in patients treated with second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs).
Osama Abo Alrob +7 more
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Are antipsychotic prescribing patterns different in older and younger adults? : a survey of 1357 psychiatric inpatients in Toronto [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To compare antipsychotic prescribing patterns in younger (aged 59 years or younger) and older (aged 60 years or older) patients with psychotic or mood disorders.
Lake, Jennifer +4 more
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Pathophysiology and management of risperidone-induced sialorrhea: case report
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 BackgroundAmong antipsychotics, sialorrhea is most associated with clozapine, and when it occurs, it is uncomfortable, socially stigmatizing, and can contribute to medication non-adherence.
Tyler Torrico +2 more
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Managing acute agitation and aggression in the world of drug shortages [PDF]
Mental Health Clinician, 2021 Acute agitation and aggression create safety risks for both patients and staff, often leading to psychiatric emergencies. Quick and appropriate treatment is necessary to achieve safe and effective outcomes.
Jennifer Miller, PharmD, BCPP
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Rabbit syndrome: update on aetiology and management for pharmacists, psychiatrists and dentists [PDF]
, 2019 Rabbit syndrome (RS) is an involuntary movement disorder, characterized by fast and fine movements of oral and masticatory muscles along the mouth vertical axis in the absence of tongue involvement.
Girgis, Eriny +2 more
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A comparison of depot and oral atypical antipsychotics in terms of metabolic syndrome markers
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2018 OBJECTIVES: The duration of life of patients with schizophrenia is shorter than that of the general population for various reasons. Especially cardiovascular diseases are one of the most important causes of death in patients with schizophrenia.
Demet Sağlam Aykut +1 more
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The effects of antipsychotic medications on microbiome and weight gain in children and adolescents
BMC Medicine, 2019 Background Atypical antipsychotics, also known as second-generation antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed as treatment for psychotic disorders in adults, as well as in children and adolescents with behavioral problems.
Tali Bretler +3 more
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Aripirazole-Long Acting Injectable in Pregnant Women with Schizophrenia: A Case Series
European Psychiatry, 2022 Introduction Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) have emerged as a new therapeutic option to treat patients suffering a psychotic disorder. To date, there is a lack of studies regarding safety and clinical use pattern of LAIs in pregnant women.
B. Fernández-Abascal +3 more
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