The use of mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents with bipolar disorders.
The clinical use of mood stabilizers and antipsychotics in children and adolescents with bipolar disorders has increased significantly over the past few years. These agents have multiple effects and interactions. This articles reviews the studies that support the use of mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents with bipolar disorders and presents information on these agent's pharmacokinetics, dosing, and drug interactions.
Kowatch
Robert A
RA
Department of Psychiatry, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio 45267, USA. Robert.Kowatch@uc.edu
DelBello
Melissa P
MP
D000293:Adolescent; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D018692:Antimanic Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents