The long-acting depot antipsychotic drugs.
The novel antipsychotics have reduced the use of depot medications, but the introduction of the atypical depot antipsychotic has rekindled an interest in the long-acting antipsychotic formulations. The use of atypical antipsychotics is recommended, except where patients are otherwise stable on classical antipsychotics without unwanted side effects.
5 Boroughs NHS Trust, Sherdley Unit, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside L35 5DR.
James Paul
JP
Pandarakalam
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