Serotonin agents in the treatment of acquired brain injury
(2002) In Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 17(4). p.322-334- Abstract
- Background: The development of novel serotonin agents has led to an increased use of these medications throughout medical practice. An understanding of the basic pharmacological function of these agents is key to understanding their usefulness. Among persons with brain injury, serotonin agents have been used for the treatment of depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders, agitation, steep disorders, and motor dysfunction. Conclusion: This article will review the mechanisms, efficacy, and side effects of serotonin agents with a focus on persons with brain injury.
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- author
- Zafonte, RD ; Cullen, N and Lexell, Jan LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2002
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- acquired brain injury, serotonin agents, tricyclic, agents, antidepressant
- in
- Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
- volume
- 17
- issue
- 4
- pages
- 322 - 334
- publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- external identifiers
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- pmid:12106001
- wos:000177140200006
- scopus:0036325573
- ISSN
- 0885-9701
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- e5b495fa-75db-4e45-93f1-9e5a69feab53 (old id 892835)
- date added to LUP
- 2016-04-01 16:03:27
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- 2022-04-07 02:38:39
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