Citation

Gysling E. Praxis 2009; 98(8): 433-435.

Vernacular Title

Probleme mit Psychopharmaka.

Affiliation

Facharzt FMH für Innere Medizin und klinische Pharmakologie und Toxikologie, Wil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Hans Huber)

DOI

10.1024/1661-8157.98.8.433

PMID

19373761

Abstract

Adverse reactions to psychotropic drugs have many causes; their clinical consequences vary from the innocuous and reversible nuisance to lethal complications. Problems are often due to pharmacokinetic characteristics and drug interactions. The elderly are more exposed; dosage limitation may help to avoid more severe problems. As a general rule, psychotropic drugs should be prescribed with particular caution.

Language: de