[Iatrogenic depression in the aged (author's transl)].
The increasing number of depressions, especially in old patients, is alarming. Partly these depressions, however, are avoidable since they are of iatrogenic origin. By the example of hormones, antihypertensives, antihistaminics, antirheumatics and even the psychotropic drugs themselves the attention of physicians shall be called to substances which are a potential danger of depression.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001317:Austria; D003863:Depression / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D006728:Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D006728:Hormones; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs
Iatrogene Depressionen im Alter.