Adverse reactions to antidepressants: current considerations

Authors

  • Idanys Quintana Rodríguez Hospital Psiquiátrico Docente Provincial Antonio Guiteras Colmes. Matanzas.
  • Yalenis Velazco Fajardo Hospital Psiquiátrico Docente Provincial Antonio Guiteras Colmes. Matanzas.

Keywords:

adverse reactions, antidepressants.

Abstract

Adverse reactions to drugs are a noxious and non-intended reaction. It occurs with the doses usually used for prophylaxis, diagnosis and disease treatment in the human being, and also for modifying the physiologic functions.  The aim of this review was giving an update of the reactions to anti-depressant drugs. Important questions were taken into account like drug choose, form of use, therapy lasting and considerations related to particular pathologic situations.

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Author Biography

Idanys Quintana Rodríguez, Hospital Psiquiátrico Docente Provincial Antonio Guiteras Colmes. Matanzas.

Licenciada en Farmacia. Profesor Instructor

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Published

2018-03-22

How to Cite

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Quintana Rodríguez I, Velazco Fajardo Y. Adverse reactions to antidepressants: current considerations. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 22 [cited 2025 Jan. 23];40(2):420-32. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/1964

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 2 (2018)

Section

Review article

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