Dialysis, depression and antidepressants.
The treatment of depression occurring in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis is discussed. This study was conducted on a Dialysis Unit where 10 Travenol dialyzers of the recycling single by-pass type are used to maintain a total of 22 patients. Imipramine in the usual dosage range and schedule was used when an antidepressant was indicated.
D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*
D007099:Imipramine