Blood level monitoring of antipsychotics and antidepressants

Psychiatr Med. 1991;9(1):163-87.

Abstract

This chapter begins with an introduction to the usefulness of plasma levels in general, addressing their utility in monitoring compliance and toxicity. Particular classes of psychotropic medications and the specific medications within them are addressed, particularly antipsychotics and antidepressants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Antidepressive Agents / pharmacokinetics*
  • Antipsychotic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antipsychotic Agents / pharmacokinetics*
  • Depressive Disorder / blood*
  • Depressive Disorder / drug therapy
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Humans
  • Psychotic Disorders / blood*
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antipsychotic Agents