title: Antidepressant use in ambulatory cancer patients.
abstract: Antidepressants are among the most commonly used medications, and they are frequently prescribed for cancer patients. Several dozen antidepressants are available, and they work through at least seven distinct mechanisms. These agents are used primarily to treat depressive and anxiety symptoms and have proven efficacy in treating hot flashes and as adjuvant analgesics. Side effects and drug interactions are frequent with these agents, and proper assessment and monitoring are crucial.
authors.affiliation: Section of General Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX 77030-4009, USA.
authors.forename: H Florence
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fisch
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents