Chapter 18, Problem 7CGP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Prepare a brief reporton an antidepressant, such as sertraline, citalopram, desipramine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, fluvoxamine, nortriptyline.

Concept introduction:

Antidepressants are drugs used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other conditions, including dysthymia, anxiety disorders, obsessive−compulsive disorder, eating disorders, chronic pain, neuropathic pain and, in some cases, dysmenorrhea, snoring, migraine, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addiction, dependence, and sleep disorders. They may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medications.