Abstract
This article focuses on the treatment of depression with special reference to pharmacotherapy. The treatment-resistant case and the possible means of resolving its problems are highlighted. The role of ECT will be considered. Long-term maintenance treatment with antidepressant medication for patients with cyclic occurrences is recommended.
MeSH terms
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Amphetamine / therapeutic use
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Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
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Deanol / therapeutic use
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Depression / drug therapy*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Humans
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Lithium / therapeutic use
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Methylphenidate / therapeutic use
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Phenmetrazine / therapeutic use
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Piperidines / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
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Piperidines
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Methylphenidate
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Deanol
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Lithium
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Amphetamine
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Phenmetrazine