Adverse drug reactions associated with antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers.
This article on major ADRs associated with psychotropic agents has overviewed major side effects of conventional and novel medications. Nursing interventions that focus on prevention, early identification, accurate diagnosis and appropriate interventions are crucial to treatment outcomes.
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Employee Support Program, Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216, USA. Deborah.antai-otong@med.va.gov
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D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D018692:Antimanic Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors