Psychopharmacotherapy for Psychiatric Patients during Pregnancy and Lactation Period

임신과 수유중인 정신과 환자의 약물치료

  • Kim, S. Peter (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Samsung Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine)
  • 김승태 (삼성의료원 신경정신과)
  • Published : 1996.12.25

Abstract

Many pregnant women have to receive psychotropic medication during pregnancy and lactation period, despite the proven and assumed risks to the fetus ar neonate. A brief summary of drug metabolism and pharmacodynamics is given. Principles and quidelines of using psychotropic agents during pregancy and lactation period are presented for psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorders. depression and anxiety disorders, with due consideration for relative benefits and risks of choosing among psychotropic drugs and alternative treatments.

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