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Hwang Y, Sohn JT. Effect of lipid emulsion on neuropsychiatric drug-induced toxicity: A narrative review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37612. [PMID: 38489675 PMCID: PMC10939703 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Lipid emulsion has been shown to effectively relieve refractory cardiovascular collapse resulting from toxic levels of nonlocal anesthetics. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of lipid emulsions on neuropsychiatric drug-induced toxicity using relevant case reports of human patients, with a particular focus on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score and corrected QT interval, to analyze drugs that frequently require lipid emulsion treatment. The following keywords were used to retrieve relevant case reports from PubMed: "antidepressant or antipsychotic drug or amitriptyline or bupropion or citalopram or desipramine or dosulepin or dothiepin or doxepin or escitalopram or fluoxetine or haloperidol or olanzapine or phenothiazine or quetiapine or risperidone or trazodone" and "lipid emulsion or Intralipid." Lipid emulsion treatment reversed the corrected QT interval prolongation and decreases in Glasgow Coma Scale scores caused by toxic doses of neuropsychiatric drugs, especially lipid-soluble drugs such as amitriptyline, trazodone, quetiapine, lamotrigine, and citalopram. The log P (octanol/water partition coefficient) of the group which required more than 3 lipid emulsion treatments was higher than that that of the group which required less than 3 lipid emulsion treatments. The main rationale to administer lipid emulsion as an adjuvant was as follows: hemodynamic depression intractable to supportive treatment (88.3%) > lipophilic drugs (8.3%) > suspected overdose or no spontaneous breathing (1.6%). Adjuvant lipid emulsion treatment contributed to the recovery of 98.30% of patients with neuropsychiatric drug-induced toxicity. However, further analyses using many case reports are needed to clarify the effects of lipid emulsion resuscitation.
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- Yeran Hwang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju-si, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju-si, Republic of Korea
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Gerolymos C, Barazer R, Yon DK, Loundou A, Boyer L, Fond G. Drug Efficacy in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Akathisia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e241527. [PMID: 38451521 PMCID: PMC10921255 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.1527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Importance Antipsychotic-induced akathisia (AIA) occurs in 14% to 35% of patients treated with antipsychotics and is associated with increased suicide and decreased adherence in patients with schizophrenia. However, no comprehensive review and network meta-analysis has been conducted to compare the efficacy of treatments for AIA. Objective To compare the efficacy associated with AIA treatments. Data Sources Three databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) were systematically searched by multiple researchers for double-blind randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing active drugs for the treatment of AIA with placebo or another treatment between May 30 and June 18, 2023. Study Selection Selected studies were RCTs that compared adjunctive drugs for AIA vs placebo or adjunctive treatment in patients treated with antipsychotics fulfilling the criteria for akathisia, RCTs with sample size of 10 patients or more, only trials in which no additional drugs were administered during the study, and RCTs that used a validated akathisia score. Trials with missing data for the main outcome (akathisia score at the end points) were excluded. Data Extraction and Synthesis Data extraction and synthesis were performed, estimating standardized mean differences (SMDs) through pairwise and network meta-analysis with a random-effects model. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline was followed. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was the severity of akathisia measured by a validated scale at the last available end point. Results Fifteen trials involving 492 participants compared 10 treatments with placebo. Mirtazapine (15 mg/d for ≥5 days; SMD, -1.20; 95% CI, -1.83 to -0.58), biperiden (6 mg/d for ≥14 days; SMD, -1.01; 95% CI, -1.69 to -0.34), vitamin B6 (600-1200 mg/d for ≥5 days; SMD, -0.92; 95% CI, -1.57 to -0.26), trazodone (50 mg/d for ≥5 days; SMD, -0.84; 95% CI, -1.54 to -0.14), mianserin (15 mg/d for ≥5 days; SMD, -0.81; 95% CI, -1.44 to -0.19), and propranolol (20 mg/d for ≥6 days; SMD, -0.78; 95% CI, -1.35 to -0.22) were associated with greater efficacy than placebo, with low to moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 34.6%; 95% CI, 0.0%-71.1%). Cyproheptadine, clonazepam, zolmitriptan, and valproate did not yield significant effects. Eight trials were rated as having low risk of bias; 2, moderate risk; and 5, high risk. Sensitivity analyses generally confirmed the results for all drugs except for cyproheptadine and propranolol. No association between effect sizes and psychotic severity was found. Conclusions and Relevance In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, mirtazapine, biperiden, and vitamin B6 were associated with the greatest efficacy for AIA, with vitamin B6 having the best efficacy and tolerance profile. Trazodone, mianserin, and propranolol appeared as effective alternatives with slightly less favorable efficacy and tolerance profiles. These findings should assist prescribers in selecting an appropriate medication for treating AIA.
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- Cyril Gerolymos
- Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center (CEReSS), Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
- FondaMental Foundation, Creteil, France
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- Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center (CEReSS), Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center (CEReSS), Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center (CEReSS), Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
- FondaMental Foundation, Creteil, France
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- Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center (CEReSS), Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
- FondaMental Foundation, Creteil, France
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Alemi F, Soylu TG, Cannon M, McCandless C. Effectiveness of Antidepressants in Combination with Psychotherapy. J Ment Health Policy Econ 2024; 27:3-12. [PMID: 38634393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Consensus-guidelines for prescribing antidepressants recommend that clinicians should be vigilant to match antidepressants to patient's medical history but provide no specific advice on which antidepressant is best for a given medical history. AIMS OF THE STUDY For patients with major depression who are in psychotherapy, this study provides an empirically derived guideline for prescribing antidepressant medications that fit patients' medical history. METHODS This retrospective, observational, cohort study analyzed a large insurance database of 3,678,082 patients. Data was obtained from healthcare providers in the U.S. between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2018. These patients had 10,221,145 episodes of antidepressant treatments. This study reports the remission rates for the 14 most commonly prescribed single antidepressants (amitriptyline, bupropion, citalopram, desvenlafaxine, doxepin, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and venlafaxine) and a category named "Other" (other antidepressants/combination of antidepressants). The study used robust LASSO regressions to identify factors that affected remission rate and clinicians' selection of antidepressants. The selection bias in observational data was removed through stratification. We organized the data into 16,770 subgroups, of at least 100 cases, using the combination of the largest factors that affected remission and selection bias. This paper reports on 2,467 subgroups of patients who had received psychotherapy. RESULTS We found large, and statistically significant, differences in remission rates within subgroups of patients. Remission rates for sertraline ranged from 4.5% to 77.86%, for fluoxetine from 2.86% to 77.78%, for venlafaxine from 5.07% to 76.44%, for bupropion from 0.5% to 64.63%, for desvenlafaxine from 1.59% to 75%, for duloxetine from 3.77% to 75%, for paroxetine from 6.48% to 68.79%, for escitalopram from 1.85% to 65%, and for citalopram from 4.67% to 76.23%. Clearly these medications are ideal for patients in some subgroups but not others. If patients are matched to the subgroups, clinicians can prescribe the medication that works best in the subgroup. Some medications (amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline, and trazodone) always had remission rates below 11% and therefore were not suitable as single antidepressant therapy for any of the subgroups. DISCUSSIONS This study provides an opportunity for clinicians to identify an optimal antidepressant for their patients, before they engage in repeated trials of antidepressants. IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVISION AND USE To facilitate the matching of patients to the most effective antidepressants, this study provides access to a free, non-commercial, decision aid at http://MeAgainMeds.com. IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH POLICIES Policymakers should evaluate how study findings can be made available through fragmented electronic health records at point-of-care. Alternatively, policymakers can put in place an AI system that recommends antidepressants to patients online, at home, and encourages them to bring the recommendation to their clinicians at their next visit. IMPLICATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH Future research could investigate (i) the effectiveness of our recommendations in changing clinical practice, (ii) increasing remission of depression symptoms, and (iii) reducing cost of care. These studies need to be prospective but pragmatic. It is unlikely random clinical trials can address the large number of factors that affect remission.
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- Farrokh Alemi
- Department of Health Administration and Policy, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 19122, USA,
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Rackow AR, Knezevic CE. Solriamfetol and m-chlorophenylpiperazine cause false positive amphetamine results on urine drug screening. J Anal Toxicol 2024; 48:126-129. [PMID: 38048281 DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkad088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Urine drug screening by immunoassay is a common method to quickly identify drug exposures in the emergency setting and to detect unexpected drug exposures in a variety of patient care and occupational health settings. Although they provide rapid results, immunoassays are susceptible to cross-reactivity with other medications and metabolites. Herein we evaluate the performance of the Thermo Scientific DRI Amphetamines immunoassay for reactivity with trazodone, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, solriamfetol and relevant metabolites. Each of these compounds were spiked into drug-free urine across a range of concentrations and assessed for positivity on amphetamine screen. We demonstrate that the Thermo Scientific DRI assay is susceptible to interferences from m-chlorophenylpiperazine (mCPP), the main metabolite of trazodone, and solriamfetol. Characterization of assay-specific interferences in toxicology screening is instrumental for accurate interpretation of toxicology results, evaluation of patients in emergent settings and supporting patient care.
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- Ashley R Rackow
- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Schifano N, Capogrosso P, Boeri L, Fallara G, Cakir OO, Castiglione F, Alnajjar HM, Muneer A, Deho' F, Schifano F, Montorsi F, Salonia A. Medications mostly associated with priapism events: assessment of the 2015-2020 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pharmacovigilance database entries. Int J Impot Res 2024; 36:50-54. [PMID: 35597798 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-022-00583-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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A range of drugs have a direct role in triggering ischaemic priapism. We aimed at identifying: a) which medications are associated with most priapism-reports; and, b) within these medications, comparing their potential to elicit priapism through a disproportionality analysis. The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database was queried to identify those drugs associated the most with priapism reports over the last 5 years. Only those drugs being associated with a minimum of 30 priapism reports were considered. The Proportional Reporting Ratios (PRRs), and their 95% confidence intervals were computed. Out of the whole 2015-2020 database, 1233 priapism reports were identified, 933 of which (75.7%) were associated with 11 medications with a minimum of 30 priapism-reports each. Trazodone, olanzapine and tadalafil showed levels of disproportionate reporting, with a PRR of 9.04 (CI95%: 7.73-10.58), 1.55 (CI95%: 1.27-1.89), and 1.42 (CI95%: 1.10-1.43), respectively. Most (57.5%) of the reports associated with the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) were related with concomitant priapism-eliciting drugs taken at the same time and/or inappropriate intake/excessive dosage. Patients taking trazodone and/or antipsychotics need to be aware of the priapism-risk; awareness among prescribers would help in reducing priapism-related detrimental sequelae; PDE5I-intake is not responsible for priapism by itself, when appropriate medical supervision is provided.
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- Nicolò Schifano
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Division of Experimental Oncology/Unit of Urology, URI; IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- ASST Sette Laghi-Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Experimental Oncology/Unit of Urology, URI; IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Department of Urology, IRCCS Foundation Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Division of Experimental Oncology/Unit of Urology, URI; IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Institute of Andrology, Department of Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, UK
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- Institute of Andrology, Department of Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, UK
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- Institute of Andrology, Department of Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, UK
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- Institute of Andrology, Department of Urology, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, UK
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- ASST Sette Laghi-Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Psychopharmacology; Drug Misuse; and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts, UK
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- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Division of Experimental Oncology/Unit of Urology, URI; IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
- Division of Experimental Oncology/Unit of Urology, URI; IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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Morin CM, Chen SJ, Ivers H, Beaulieu-Bonneau S, Krystal AD, Guay B, Bélanger L, Cartwright A, Simmons B, Lamy M, Busby M, Edinger JD. Effect of Psychological and Medication Therapies for Insomnia on Daytime Functions: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2349638. [PMID: 38153735 PMCID: PMC10755607 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.49638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Importance Daytime functional impairments are the primary reasons for patients with insomnia to seek treatment, yet little is known about what the optimal treatment is for improving daytime functions and how best to proceed with treatment for patients whose insomnia has not remitted. Objectives To compare the efficacy of behavioral therapy (BT) and zolpidem as initial therapies for improving daytime functions among patients with insomnia and evaluate the added value of a second treatment for patients whose insomnia has not remitted. Design, Setting, and Participants In this sequential multiple-assignment randomized clinical trial conducted at institutions in Canada and the US, 211 adults with chronic insomnia disorder were enrolled between May 1, 2012, and December 31, 2015, and followed up for 12 months. Statistical analyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis in April and October 2023. Interventions Participants were randomly assigned to either BT or zolpidem as first-stage therapy, and those whose insomnia had not remitted received a second-stage psychological therapy (BT or cognitive therapy) or medication therapy (zolpidem or trazodone). Main Outcomes and Measures Study outcomes were daytime symptoms of insomnia, including mood disturbances, fatigue, functional impairments of insomnia, and scores on the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) physical and mental health components. Results Among 211 adults with insomnia (132 women [63%]; mean [SD] age, 45.6 [14.9] years), 104 were allocated to BT and 107 to zolpidem at the first stage. First-stage treatment with BT or zolpidem yielded significant and equivalent benefits for most of the daytime outcomes, including depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory-II mean score change, -3.5 [95% CI, -4.7 to -2.3] vs -4.3 [95% CI, -5.7 to -2.9]), fatigue (Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory mean score change, -4.7 [95% CI, -7.3 to -2.2] vs -5.2 [95% CI, -7.9 to -2.5]), functional impairments (Work and Social Adjustment Scale mean score change, -5.0 [95% CI, -6.7 to -3.3] vs -5.1 [95% CI, -7.2 to -2.9]), and mental health (SF-36 mental health subscale mean score change, 3.5 [95% CI, 1.9-5.1] vs 2.5 [95% CI, 0.4-4.5]), while BT produced larger improvements for anxiety symptoms relative to zolpidem (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory mean score change, -4.1 [95% CI, -5.8 to -2.4] vs -1.2 [95% CI, -3.0 to 0.5]; P = .02; Cohen d = 0.55). Second-stage therapy produced additional improvements for the 2 conditions starting with zolpidem at posttreatment in fatigue (Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory mean score change: zolpidem plus BT, -3.8 [95% CI, -7.1 to -0.4]; zolpidem plus trazodone, -3.7 [95% CI, -6.3 to -1.1]), functional impairments (Work and Social Adjustment Scale mean score change: zolpidem plus BT, -3.7 [95% CI, -6.4 to -1.0]; zolpidem plus trazodone, -3.3 [95% CI, -5.9 to -0.7]) and mental health (SF-36 mental health subscale mean score change: zolpidem plus BT, 5.3 [95% CI, 2.7-7.9]; zolpidem plus trazodone, 2.0 [95% CI, 0.1-4.0]). Treatment benefits achieved at posttreatment were well maintained throughout the 12-month follow-up, and additional improvements were noted for patients receiving the BT treatment sequences. Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial of adults with insomnia disorder, BT and zolpidem produced improvements for various daytime symptoms of insomnia that were no different between treatments. Adding a second treatment offered an added value with further improvements of daytime functions. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01651442.
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- Charles M. Morin
- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Li Chiu Kong Family Sleep Assessment Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services, University of California, San Francisco
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- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche CERVO/Brain Research Center, École de Psychologie, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Kuzin M, Gardin F, Götschi M, Xepapadakos F, Kawohl W, Seifritz E, Trauzeddel A, Paulzen M, Schoretsanitis G. Changes in Psychotropic Drug Blood Levels After SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination: A Two-Center Cohort Study. Ther Drug Monit 2023; 45:792-796. [PMID: 37296505 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000001118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited evidence from case reports suggests that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination may interact with the treatment outcomes of psychiatric medications. Apart from clozapine, reports on the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on other psychotropic agents are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the plasma levels of different psychotropic drugs using therapeutic drug monitoring. METHODS Plasma levels of psychotropic agents, including agomelatine, amisulpride, amitriptyline, escitalopram, fluoxetine, lamotrigine, mirtazapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, sertraline, trazodone, and venlafaxine, from inpatients with a broad spectrum of psychiatric diseases receiving COVID-19 vaccinations were collected at 2 medical centers between 08/2021 and 02/2022 under steady-state conditions before and after vaccination. Postvaccination changes were estimated as a percentage of baseline. RESULTS Data from 16 patients who received COVID-19 vaccination were included. The largest changes in plasma levels were reported for quetiapine (+101.2%) and trazodone (-38.5%) in 1 and 3 patients, respectively, 1 day postvaccination compared with baseline levels. One week postvaccination, the plasma levels of fluoxetine (active moiety) and escitalopram increased by 31% and 24.9%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study provides the first evidence of major changes in the plasma levels of escitalopram, fluoxetine, trazodone, and quetiapine after COVID-19 vaccination. When planning COVID-19 vaccination for patients treated with these medications, clinicians should monitor rapid changes in bioavailability and consider short-term dose adjustments to ensure safety.
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- Maxim Kuzin
- Clienia Schloessli, Private Psychiatric Hospital and Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Zurich, Oetwil am See, Zurich, Switzerland
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Neuropsychopharmakologie und Pharmakopsychiatrie (AGNP)-Work Group "Therapeutic Drug Monitoring", Nürnberg, Germany
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Clienia Schloessli, Private Psychiatric Hospital and Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Zurich, Oetwil am See, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clienia Schloessli, Private Psychiatric Hospital and Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Zurich, Oetwil am See, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clienia Schloessli, Private Psychiatric Hospital and Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Zurich, Oetwil am See, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Clienia Schloessli, Private Psychiatric Hospital and Academic Teaching Hospital of the University of Zurich, Oetwil am See, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Nicosia Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Hospital of Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Hospital of Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Neuropsychopharmakologie und Pharmakopsychiatrie (AGNP)-Work Group "Therapeutic Drug Monitoring", Nürnberg, Germany
- Alexianer Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, and JARA-Translational Brain Medicine, Aachen, Germany
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Neuropsychopharmakologie und Pharmakopsychiatrie (AGNP)-Work Group "Therapeutic Drug Monitoring", Nürnberg, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Hospital of Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, Northwell Health, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, New York, New York; and
- Department of Psychiatry, Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra, Hempstead, New York
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Tucker LE, Sanchez A, Valverde A, Blois S, Uccello O, Rutherford A, Monteith G, Reinhart JM, Keating S, Gu Y, Johnson R. Pharmacokinetic, sedative, and physiological effects of oral compounded formulations of trazodone alone or in combination with gabapentin in male cats. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2023; 46:300-310. [PMID: 37098097 DOI: 10.1111/jvp.13384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Trazodone and gabapentin are common oral sedatives in cats, used alone or combined, but no pharmacokinetic studies exist for trazodone in this species. The objective of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics of oral trazodone (T) alone, or in combination with gabapentin (G) in healthy cats. Cats (n = 6) were randomly allocated to receive T (3 mg/kg) intravenously (IV), T (5 mg/kg) orally (PO), or T (5 mg/kg) and G (10 mg/kg) PO with a 1-week washout period between treatments. Heart rate, respiratory rate, indirect blood pressure, and level of sedation were assessed, and venous blood samples were collected serially over 24 h. Analysis of plasma trazodone concentration was performed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Oral T administration resulted in a bioavailability of 54.9(7-96)%, and 17.2(11-25)% when administered with G. Tmax 0.17 (0.17-0.5) and 0.17 (0.17-0.75) h; Cmax 1.67 ± 0.91 and 1.22 ± 0.54 μg/mL, AUC 5.23 (2.0-18.76) and 2.37 (1.17-7.80) h*μg/mL; T1/2 5.12 ± 2.56 and 4.71 ± 1.07 h; for T and TG, respectively. Sedation was significant when compared to baseline in all groups from 20 or 45 min to 8 h indicating some lag between peak plasma concentration and sedative effects. Physiological variables remained within normal limits. This study concludes that oral trazodone is rapidly absorbed in healthy cats. Addition of gabapentin did not result in more profound sedation, showing no clinical advantage of combining these drugs in this study population.
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- Laura E Tucker
- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Harris DA, Maclagan LC, Pequeno P, Iaboni A, Austin PC, Rosella LC, Guan J, Maxwell CJ, Bronskill SE. Changes in the Initiation of Antipsychotics and Trazodone Over Time: A Cohort Study of New Admissions to Nursing Homes in Ontario, Canada. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2023; 31:449-455. [PMID: 36842890 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2023.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether trazodone is being initiated in lieu of antipsychotics following antipsychotic reduction efforts, this study described changes in medication initiation over time. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of new admissions to nursing homes in Ontario, Canada between April 2010 and December 2019 using health administrative data (N = 61,068). The initiation of antipsychotic and trazodone use was compared by year of admission using discrete time survival analysis and stratified by history of dementia. RESULTS Relative to residents admitted in 2014, antipsychotic initiation significantly decreased in later years (e.g., 2017 admission year hazard odds ratio [HOR2017]=0.72 [95% confidence interval (95%CI)=0.62-0.82]) while trazodone initiation modestly increased (e.g., HOR2017=1.09 [95%CI=0.98-1.21]). The relative increase in trazodone initiation was larger among residents with dementia (e.g., HOR2017Dem =1.22 [95%CI=1.07-1.39]). CONCLUSIONS Differences in which medications were started following nursing home admission were observed and suggest trazodone may be initiated in lieu of antipsychotics.
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- Daniel A Harris
- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DAH, LCR, SEB), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- KITE Research Institute-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (AI), University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Psychiatry (AI), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- ICES (LCM, PP, PCA, LCR, JG, CJM, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada; Sunnybrook Research Institute (PCA, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (PCA, SEB), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DAH, LCR, SEB), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; ICES (LCM, PP, PCA, LCR, JG, CJM, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners (LCR) , Mississauga, ON, Canada; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine (LCR), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Vector Institute (LCR), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- ICES (LCM, PP, PCA, LCR, JG, CJM, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- ICES (LCM, PP, PCA, LCR, JG, CJM, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada; Schools of Pharmacy and Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo (CJM), Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Division of Epidemiology, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DAH, LCR, SEB), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; ICES (LCM, PP, PCA, LCR, JG, CJM, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada; Sunnybrook Research Institute (PCA, SEB), Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (PCA, SEB), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Women's College Research Institute (SEB), Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Jones A, Goodarzi Z, Lee J, Norman R, Wong E, Dasgupta M, Liu B, Watt J. Chemical and physical restraint use during acute care hospitalization of older adults: A retrospective cohort study and time series analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0276504. [PMID: 36288382 PMCID: PMC9604990 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Chemical and physical restraints are associated with harm in older adults, but our understanding of their use during acute care hospitalizations is limited. Objectives To (1) describe restraint use during acute care hospitalizations of older adults at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels and (2) describe between-hospital variability in restraint use. Design Retrospective cohort study with a time series analysis. Participants Acute care hospital inpatients, aged 65 years or older, who were discharged from one of four Alberta hospitals or six Ontario hospitals in Canada, between November 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020. Main measures We used autoregressive linear models with restricted cubic splines to compare proportions of chemical restraint (that is, psychotropic medications, namely antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and trazodone) and physical restraint (e.g., mittens) use immediately after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with pre-pandemic levels. We describe between-hospital variability in restraint use using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and median odds ratios (OR). Key results We included 71,004 hospitalizations. Adjusted for the prevalence of dementia and psychotic disorders, chemical restraint use increased in Ontario hospitals from a pre-pandemic average of 27.1% to 30.8% (p<0.001) before returning to pre-pandemic levels within eight weeks. Physical restraint orders in Ontario increased from 5.9% to 8.3% (p = 0.012) and remained elevated at eight weeks. No significant changes in restraint use were observed in Alberta. There was moderate between-hospital variability in chemical restraint use (ICC 0.041 and median OR 1.43). Variability in physical restraint use was higher (ICC 0.11 and median OR 1.83). Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic impacted in-hospital use of chemical and physical restraints among older adults in Ontario but not Alberta. Substantial differences in chemical and physical restraint use by region and hospital suggests there are opportunities to improve best practices in geriatric care. Future research must support implementation of evidence-informed interventions that standardize appropriate restraint use.
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- Aaron Jones
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- * E-mail: (AJ); (JW)
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O’Brien Institute of Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Knowledge Translation Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Knowledge Translation Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- * E-mail: (AJ); (JW)
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Balog M, Anderson AC, Heffer M, Korade Z, Mirnics K. Effects of Psychotropic Medication on Somatic Sterol Biosynthesis of Adult Mice. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12101535. [PMID: 36291744 PMCID: PMC9599595 DOI: 10.3390/biom12101535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Polypharmacy is commonly used to treat psychiatric disorders. These combinations often include drugs with sterol biosynthesis inhibiting side effects, including the antipsychotic aripiprazole (ARI), and antidepressant trazodone (TRZ). As the effects of psychotropic medications are poorly understood across the various tissue types to date, we investigated the effects of ARI, TRZ, and ARI + TRZ polypharmacy on the post-lanosterol biosynthesis in three cell lines (Neuro2a, HepG2, and human dermal fibroblasts) and seven peripheral tissues of an adult mouse model. We found that both ARI and TRZ strongly interfere with the function of 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase enzyme (DHCR7) and lead to robust elevation in 7-dehydrocholesterol levels (7-DHC) and reduction in desmosterol (DES) across all cell lines and somatic tissues. ARI + TRZ co-administration resulted in summative or synergistic effects across the utilized in vitro and in vivo models. These findings suggest that at least some of the side effects of ARI and TRZ are not receptor mediated but arise from inhibiting DHCR7 enzyme activity. We propose that interference with sterol biosynthesis, particularly in the case of simultaneous utilization of medications with such side effects, can potentially interfere with functioning or development of multiple organ systems, warranting further investigation.
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- Marta Balog
- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Child Health Research Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Correspondence: (Z.K.); (K.M.)
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- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Child Health Research Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Correspondence: (Z.K.); (K.M.)
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Balog M, Anderson A, Genaro-Mattos TC, Korade Z, Mirnics K. Individual and simultaneous treatment with antipsychotic aripiprazole and antidepressant trazodone inhibit sterol biosynthesis in the adult brain. J Lipid Res 2022; 63:100249. [PMID: 35839864 PMCID: PMC9386463 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlr.2022.100249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Polypharmacy, or the simultaneous use of multiple drugs to treat a single patient, is a common practice in psychiatry. Unfortunately, data on the health effects of commonly used combinations of medications are very limited. In this study, we therefore investigated the effects and interactions between two commonly prescribed psychotropic medications with sterol inhibiting side effects, trazodone (TRZ), an antidepressant, and aripiprazole (ARI), an antipsychotic. In vitro cell culture experiments revealed that both medications alone disrupted neuronal and astroglial sterol biosynthesis in dose-dependent manners. Furthermore, when ARI and TRZ were combined, exposure resulted in an additive 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) increase, as well as desmosterol (DES) and cholesterol decreases in both cell types. In adult mice, at baseline, we found that the three investigated sterols showed significant differences in distribution across the eight assessed brain regions. Furthermore, experimental mice treated with ARI or TRZ, or a combination of both medications for 8 days, showed strong sterol disruption across all brain regions. We show ARI or TRZ alone elevated 7-DHC and decreased DES levels in all brain regions, but with regional differences. However, the combined utilization of these two medications for 8 days did not lead to additive changes in sterol disturbances. Based on the complex roles of 7-DHC derived oxysterols, we conclude that individual and potentially simultaneous use of medications with sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting properties might have undesired side effects on the adult brain, with as yet unknown long-term consequences on mental or physical health.
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- Marta Balog
- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
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- Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
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Ding J, Zhang Y, Cui X, Zhao C, Zhang S. Development of a Novel Analytical Method for Determining Trazodone in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography Coupled With Mass Spectrometry Coupled With Automatic 2-Dimensional Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer Coupler 9500 and Its Application to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Ther Drug Monit 2022; 44:465-473. [PMID: 34469419 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trazodone (TZD) is a tetracyclic serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor that is used as a second-generation phenylpiperazine antidepressant. However, the plasma concentrations of TZD have shown individual variations in clinical practice. Quantification of TZD plasma concentrations may be an effective and valuable method to balance the clinical efficacy and adverse reactions. This study aimed to establish a novel liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-MS) assay for measuring TZD concentrations in human plasma for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). METHODS After protein precipitation with acetonitrile, LC-MS quantification of TZD was performed in the multiple reaction monitoring mode with chromatographic separation using a mobile phase of MeOH and 0.1% formic acid in water. This method validation intends to investigate specificity, sensitivity, linearity, precision, accuracy, recovery, matrix effect, and stability according to United states food and drug administration guidelines. RESULTS This method showed good selectivity because no interfering peaks were observed in the plasma samples during the 2-minute run time. The range of the calibration curve was 1-3000 ng/mL. The detection and quantification limits were 0.3 and 1 ng/mL, respectively. The intraday and interday accuracies were 96.5%-103.4%, with precision relative SD% values of <5%, except for the limit of quality. The mean TZD recovery from human plasma was 95.4%-104.5%. Finally, this method was successfully applied to TDM in 20 patients. The TZD plasma concentrations of the patients ranged between 21.5 and 2267.3 ng/mL. CONCLUSIONS A novel analytical method was established to measure TZD by LC-MS coupled with an automatic 2-dimensional liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer coupler 9500 (LC-MS/MS-Mate 9500), which is superior to the ordinary LC-MS system in separation, transport, anti-interference, sensitivity, and quantitative analysis stability.
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- Jing Ding
- Xi'an Mental Health Center, Xi'an, P.R. China; and
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical (Mental Health), Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Xi'an Mental Health Center, Xi'an, P.R. China; and
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical (Mental Health), Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Xi'an Mental Health Center, Xi'an, P.R. China; and
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical (Mental Health), Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Xi'an Mental Health Center, Xi'an, P.R. China; and
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical (Mental Health), Xi'an, P.R. China
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- Xi'an Mental Health Center, Xi'an, P.R. China; and
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical (Mental Health), Xi'an, P.R. China
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Seguro I, Rebelo P, Pacheco JG, Delerue-Matos C. Electropolymerized, Molecularly Imprinted Polymer on a Screen-Printed Electrode-A Simple, Fast, and Disposable Voltammetric Sensor for Trazodone. Sensors (Basel) 2022; 22:s22072819. [PMID: 35408433 PMCID: PMC9003412 DOI: 10.3390/s22072819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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In recent years, analytical chemistry has been facing new challenges, particularly in developing low-cost, green, and easy-to-reproduce methods. In this work, a simple, reproducible, and low-cost electrochemical (voltammetric) molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor was designed specifically for the detection of trazodone (TZD). Trazodone (TZD) is an antidepressant drug consumed worldwide since the 1970s. By combining electropolymerization (surface imprinting) with screen-printed electrodes (SPCEs), the sensor is easy to prepare, is environmentally friendly (uses small amounts of reagents), and can be used for in situ analysis through integration with small, portable devices. The MIP was obtained using cyclic voltammetry (CV), using 4-aminobenzoic acid (4-ABA) as the functional monomer in the presence of TZF molecules in 0.1 M HCl. Non-imprinted control was also constructed in the absence of TZD. Both polymers were characterized using CV, and TZD detection was performed with DPV using the oxidation of TZD. The polymerization conditions were studied and optimized. Comparing the TZD signal for MIP/SPCE and NIP/SPCE, an imprinting factor of 71 was estimated, indicating successful imprinting of the TZD molecules within the polymeric matrix. The analytical response was linear in the range of 5–80 µM, and an LOD of 1.6 µM was estimated. Selectivity was evaluated by testing the sensor for molecules with a similar structure to TZD, and the ability of MIP/SPCE to selectively bind to TZD was proven. The sensor was applied to spiked tap water samples and human serum with good recoveries and allowed for a fast analysis (around 30 min).
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O'Donnell EM, Press SA, Karriker MJ, Istvan SA. Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of trazodone following rectal administration of a single dose to healthy dogs. Am J Vet Res 2020; 81:739-746. [PMID: 33112166 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.81.9.739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of trazodone following rectal administration of a single dose to healthy dogs. ANIMALS 6 healthy adult dogs. PROCEDURES Each dog received a single dose of trazodone (approx 8 mg/kg) per rectum. Trazodone tablets were crushed into a powder, mixed with 5 mL of tap water, and injected into the rectum via a red rubber catheter. Sedation scores were assigned, and blood samples were collected for determination of plasma trazodone concentration at predetermined times before and after drug administration. Pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated by noncompartmental analysis. RESULTS Plasma trazodone concentration remained below the detection limit for 1 dog even though it became moderately sedate. Median (interquartile [25th to 75th percentile] range [IQR]) maximum plasma trazodone concentration and volume of distribution and clearance corrected for bioavailability were 1.00 μg/mL (0.66 to 1.40 μg/mL), 10.3 L/kg (7.37 to 14.4 L/kg), and 639 mL/kg/h (594 to 719 mL/kg/h), respectively. Median time to maximum plasma trazodone concentration and elimination half-life were 15 minutes (range, 15 to 30 minutes) and 12 hours (IQR, 7.99 to 12.7 hours), respectively. All dogs became mildly or moderately sedate, and the extent of sedation was maximal at a median of 30 minutes (IQR, 30 to 60 minutes) after trazodone administration. No adverse effects were observed. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Rectal administration of trazodone may be a viable option for sedation and treatment of anxiety in dogs for which administration of sedatives and anxiolytics by other routes is contraindicated. Further research is necessary to better elucidate the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of trazodone following rectal administration and determine optimal dosing.
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Abdel Salam OM, Sleem AA, Shafee N. Effect of trazodone and nefazodone on hepatic injury induced by carbon tetrachloride. Drug Discov Ther 2010; 4:285-297. [PMID: 22491211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors trazodone and nefazodone on liver injury induced by treatment with carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) in rats. Liver damage was induced in rats by oral administration of CCl(4) (2.8 mL/kg in olive oil). Nefazodone (5, 10, or 20 mg/kg), trazodone (5, 10, or 20 mg/kg), silymarin (25 mg/kg), or saline (control) was orally administered once daily in association with CCl(4) and for one week thereafter. Liver damage was assessed by determining serum enzyme activities and hepatic histopathology. In CCl(4)-treated rats, treatment with trazodone (5, 10, 20 mg/ kg), reduced serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels by 24, 38.6, and 49.3%. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were decreased by 18.1, 37.9, and 42.2%, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels decreased by 25.7, 32.6, and 39.7%, respectively. Nefazodone (5, 10, 20 mg/kg) in a dose-dependent manner reduced the elevation of ALT levels by 15.6, 36.5, and 45.9%, AST levels by 16.7, 17.3, and 43%, and ALP by 30.5, 37.5, and 42.9%, respectively. Silymarin treatment reduced the levels of ALT, AST, and ALP by 56.1-62.8, 56.0-64.0, and 50.1-58.2%, respectively. The administration of CCl(4) decreased levels of reduced glutathione in blood compared to the vehicle-treated group. In CCl(4)-treated rats, reduced glutathione levels increased after trazodone in a dose-dependent manner. Reduced glutathione was increased by nefazodone at concentrations of 5 and 10 mg/kg, but not after 20 mg/kg nefazodone. Reduced glutathione levels were increased by the administration of silymarin to near normal values. The administration of CCl(4) resulted in a marked increase in nitric oxide levels in serum (the concentrations of nitrite/nitrate) as compared to the control group. Treatment with trazodone or nefazodone caused a dose-dependent decrease in serum nitric oxide levels compared with the CCl(4) control group. Histopathological and histomorphometric examinations also indicated that CCl(4)-induced liver injury was less severe in trazodone and nefazodone-treated groups than in the CCl(4) control groups. Metabolic perturbations caused by CCl(4) in the form of decreased intracellular protein and mucopolysaccharide content in hepatocytes were improved by treatment with trazodone and nefazodone. It is concluded that administration of serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors trazodone and nefazodone is associated with a reduction in experimental liver injury induced by CCl(4).
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- O Me Abdel Salam
- Department of Pharmacology, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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Ikenouchi-Sugita A, Yoshimura R, Nakamura J. [Review of pharmacological efficacies and side effects of antidepressants]. Nihon Rinsho 2007; 65:1633-7. [PMID: 17876986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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We reviewed the pharmacological efficacies and side effects of antidepressants. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are most popularly prescribed for anxiety disorders as well as mild or moderate depression. These drugs have less orthostatic, cognitive, cardiovascular, and anticholinergic side effects. Tricyclic antidepressants are still important for treating severe depression, and mianserin and trazodone are useful for treating delirium. Clinicians should select antidepressants considering their pharmacologic profiles and avoiding adverse effects.
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Bonazzi M, Riva A, Marsicano M, Prampolini F, Speranza R, Andriolli A, Laveneziana D. [ Trazodone versus flunitrazepam in premedication in day-care surgery]. Minerva Anestesiol 1994; 60:115-21. [PMID: 8090301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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A prospective single-blind study was conducted to compare flunitrazepam vs trazodone in the premedication of patients undergoing day-case surgery for termination of pregnancy, with particular regard to the degree of preoperative sedation, intraoperative analgesia and postoperative recovery. 86 patients were randomly allocated to receive orally 45 minutes before the surgical procedure either flunitrazepam 2 mg (group F) or trazodone 50 mg (group T). In both groups anaesthesia was achieved by i.v. fentanyl 2.5 micrograms/kg and ketamina 250 micrograms/kg. Patients in group F showed a deeper degree of preoperative sedation. There were no significant differences in intraoperative analgesia and in the immediate arousal time. In the postoperative period, the incidences of emetic symptoms and dizziness were similar in both groups; the incidence of drowsiness was significantly higher in group F at 120 minutes but not at 180 minutes of observation. Psychomotor performance was assessed preoperatively two days before the surgical procedure and 60, 120 and 180 minutes after surgery, using the Toulouse-Pieron test and the reaction time to a luminous stimulus with the aid of a computerized analogic tachystoscope (Neurometer). Trazodone allowed a more rapid recovery of psychomotor performance and it can represent a valid alternative to the use of benzodiazepines in the premedication of day-case surgical patients.
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- M Bonazzi
- Servizio di Anestesia-Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva, Ospedale Bassini, Cinisello Balsamo (Milano), Regione Lombardia, USSL 66
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Giudice G, Rigoli M, Codeleoncini S, Tadini R. [Use of trazodone in maintaining general anesthesia during cesarean section]. Ann Ostet Ginecol Med Perinat 1988; 109:272-8. [PMID: 3242404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Boschmans SA, Perkin MF, Terblanche SE. Antidepressant drugs: imipramine, mianserin and trazodone. Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol 1987; 86:225-32. [PMID: 2882911 DOI: 10.1016/0742-8413(87)90073-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The advent of newer antidepressant drugs (second generation) during the past two decades has provided an alternative to the use of tricyclic antidepressants in the alleviation of depression. These antidepressants have not been proven to be superior in the therapy of depression to the tricyclic antidepressants but they have been reported to cause fewer cardiac effects. Most of the reported adverse cardiac reactions elicited by antidepressant drugs are based on observations from clinical studies. The possible underlying mechanisms by which these adverse reactions arise have for the large part been proposed on the basis of clinical findings which have been extrapolated back to the known pharmacological actions of such drugs. There is a paucity of hard experimental data in this respect.
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Santamaria LB, Sinardi AU, Sutera T, Latella S, De Pasquale M, De Leo S, Mandolfino T. [Combination of buprenorphine and trazodone in preanesthetic medication]. Minerva Anestesiol 1987; 53:1-8. [PMID: 3614688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Rizzi A, Bianchini C, Angius M, Dionisio P. [Use of trazodone in bronchofiberscopy]. Minerva Anestesiol 1986; 52:197-202. [PMID: 3796849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Advertisers have adopted the use of highly abstract visual metaphors and symbols in addressing physicians about antidepressant drugs. Campaigns built around an abstract visual aesthetics are designed to generate cognitive connections between named drug entities and the meaning of abstract visual images: these connections are called 'carry-over symbols'. In this study we critically dismantle and analyze the encoding practices used in two recent ad campaigns for antidepressants. In addition to asking what the ads mean, we ask how they mean it. This analysis is joined to a comparison of the information provided by these ads with the pharmacological and therapeutic properties of the drugs themselves. Our analysis suggests this style of drug advertising produces, as a social side-effect, a reified and medicalized account of psychiatric illness (depression). It also poses an obstacle to scientific discourse and understanding; privileges certain types of social knowledge concerning mental illness, psychiatric patients, and drug taking; and discourages professional d debate regarding therapeutic approaches to treating illness. These ads reflect a positivistic conceptualization of mental illness and doctoring as mind mechanics.
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Valenti S, Segatto A, Fiorella G, Piranese A, Manani G. [Comparison of the effect of premedication with diazepam and trazodone on anesthesia induced with althesin]. Minerva Anestesiol 1980; 46:1235-42. [PMID: 7219734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Interference on the part of premedication with diazepam and trazodone with althesin anaesthesia was investigated and compared by means of variance analysis according to Fisher, and the X2c test according to Yates, in 150 patients aged 35-45 yr in three groups of 50 during examination of the uterine cavity. No marked difference between the effects of the two drugs were noted, with two exceptions: 1) trazodone was better able to potentiate the hypnotic action of althesin, so that less was needed for the induction of anaesthesia; 2) patients pretreated wih diazepam displayed a marked increase in postoperative somnolence, this being an expression of the drug's hypnotic effect.
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Nastri D, Amatruda G, Della Corte V, Di Vito A, Iannizzaro W. [Propanidid and trazodone in ultrashort anesthesia]. Minerva Anestesiol 1980; 46:479-84. [PMID: 7454015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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A brief general survey of the "anaesthesiological problem" is followed by the presentation of a method for use in ultra-short anaesthesia. Particular stress is laid on the importance that must be ascribed to premedication, even in situations of this type. The drug of choice is trazodone. An account is given of the main features of this synthetic molecule, and the details of its administration are described. Reference is also made to a series of 792 minor obstetric and gynaecological operations in which the method was employed. The size and range of this series are regarded as an outstanding aspect of the paper.
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Costantino M, Teodori R, Chiacchio D. [The trazodone-ketamine combination in orthopedic surgery]. Clin Ter 1979; 91:515-20. [PMID: 544157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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