Drug interactions in psychiatric practice.
The interaction of neuroleptics, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, lithium and anxiolytic sedatives with other drugs and food is reviewed with special emphasis on drug interactions commonly encountered in psychiatric practice. Clinical relevance and mechanism of action of such interactions are discussed. An update of the interaction of lithium with prostaglandin inhibitors is presented.
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D008094:Lithium