Introduction to pediatric psychopharmacology

The use of psychopharmacologic agents for pediatric persons with mental health conditions has undergone increasing research in the past few decades. Studies have shown that there are differences between children and adults in the efficacy and safety of these medications. Drugs that are reviewed incl...

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Published inInternational journal of child health and human development Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 177 - 188
Main Authors Zeshan, Muhammad, Arain, Fauzia, Tohid, Aiman, Jawad, Muhammad Youshay, Awan, Ali Imam, Arain, Haroon
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hauppauge Nova Science Publishers, Inc 01.04.2023
Subjects
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Erectile dysfunction
Hyperactivity
Mental disorders
Pediatrics
Psychotherapy
Psychotropic drugs
Stimulants
Teenagers
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Summary:The use of psychopharmacologic agents for pediatric persons with mental health conditions has undergone increasing research in the past few decades. Studies have shown that there are differences between children and adults in the efficacy and safety of these medications. Drugs that are reviewed include antidepressants, antipsychotics and medications used to manage attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder, both stimulants and nonstimulants.
ISSN:1939-5965
2374-085X