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Combination Drug Therapy in Psychopharmacology
Author(s) -
THORNTON WILLIAM E.,
PRAY BONNIE J.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
the journal of clinical pharmacology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.92
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1552-4604
pISSN - 0091-2700
DOI - 10.1002/j.1552-4604.1975.tb01473.x
Subject(s) - psychopharmacology , drug , medicine , combination therapy , pharmacotherapy , drug action , psychotropic drug , pharmacology , psychotherapist , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , psychology
The frequency with which a psychotropic agent is used in combination with another drug preparation is emphasized. The authors present an update of the clinical and theoretical knowledge bearing on combination drug therapy in psychopharmacology. Drug combination interactions that enhance clinical efficacy and those that either diminish it or even endanger the patient are described. The authors hope to create an awareness on the part of physicians of the importance of being knowledgeable in the area of combination drug therapy. Any unexpected or unusual drug action should be examined for the possibility of a drug combination interaction.