Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry (생물정신의학)
- Volume 5 Issue 2
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- Pages.166-174
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- 1998
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- 1225-8709(pISSN)
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- 2005-7571(eISSN)
Treatment Strategy for Antipsychotic-Induced Side Effects
항정신병약물에 의한 부작용의 치료전략
- Yoon, Jin-Sang (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Chonnam National University) ;
- Shin, Il-Seon (Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Chonnam National University)
- Published : 1998.12.25
Abstract
While the therapeutic efficacy of antipsychotic drugs is not in doubt, a variety of undesirable side effects are common. They can be a disincentive to good compliance with treatment, resulting in increased possibilities for relapse and hospitalization. They can be distressing and disabling and thus interfering with patient safety and quality of life. Furthermore, they may be counter-therapeutic by exacerbating the condition that the drug was prescribed for. In this article, we will provide an overview of management of antipsychotic- induced side effects, with a particular emphasis on the most common side effects as well as less common but serious side effects. In addition, some practical issues regarding the management of side effects will be discussed.
항정신병약물에 의한 부작용의 치료전략은 예방이 최우선이며, 그 다음이 조기발견 및 이에 대한 적절한 치료이다. 항정신병약물의 부작용을 강조하는 이유는, 약물에 대한 부정적 인상을 강화시키려는 데 있지 않고, 약물의 치료적 효과를 극대화시키려는 데 있다. 이를 위해서는 약물의 속성과 환자의 특징을 고려한 약물의 선택과 사용뿐만 아니라, 부작용에 대한 면밀한 이해와 이에 대한 치료전략을 숙지해야 한다.