title: Blood level monitoring of antipsychotics and antidepressants.
abstract: This chapter begins with an introduction to the usefulness of plasma levels in general, addressing their utility in monitoring compliance and toxicity. Particular classes of psychotropic medications and the specific medications within them are addressed, particularly antipsychotics and antidepressants.
authors.affiliation: Illinois State Psychiatric Institute.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Javaid
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Janicak
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Holland
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents