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Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation on admission to an acute psychiatric h...
Oliveira, Joelizy; Silva, Thaís Costa e; Cabral, Ana C.; Lavrador, Marta; Almeida, Filipe F.; Macedo, António; Saraiva, CarlosBackground: Therapy management in patients suffering from mental health disorders is complex and the risks derived from changes or interruptions of treatment should not be ignored. Medication reconciliation in psychiatry may reduce medication errors and promote patient safety during transitions of care. Objective: To identify the influence of complementary information sources in the construction of the best pos...
Delirium Induced by Quetiapine and the Potential Role of Norquetiapine
Almeida, Filipe F.; Albuquerque, Elisabete; Murta, IldaQuetiapine in an atypical antipsychotic drug that is frequently used for delirium and behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia. However, its potential anticholinergic effects, mediated primarily through its metabolite norquetiapine, could present as counterproductive adverse effects in these situations. There is little data published discussing this potential negative impact on quetiapine's safety and ...