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Anesthetic Considerations for Patients on Psychotropic Drug Therapies

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Psychotropic drugs are used in the treatment of psychiatric and non-psychiatric conditions. Many patients who are on psychotropic medications may present for procedures requiring anesthesia. Psychotropic medications can have dangerous interactions with drugs commonly used in anesthesia, some of which can be life-threatening. In this review, we describe the current anesthetic considerations for patients on psychotropic drug therapies, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, and stimulants. The pharmacology, side effects, and potential drug interactions of the commonly prescribed psychotropic drug therapies with anesthetic agents are described. Further, we highlight the current recommendations regarding the cessation and continuation of these medications during the perioperative period.

Source: Neurology International

DOI: 10.3390/neurolint13040062

Authors: Monica W. Harbell, Catalina Dumitrascu, Layne Bettini, Soojie Yu, Cameron M. Thiele, Veerandra Koyyalamudi

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Sedative Agents

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,080