• Pediatr. Clin. North Am. · Aug 2006

    Review

    Psychopharmacology: clinical implications of brain neurochemistry.

    • Russell E Scheffer.
    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, 9000 West Wisconsin Avenue, MS 750, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. rscheffer@chw.org
    • Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2006 Aug 1; 53 (4): 767-75.

    AbstractThere is an increasing prescription of psychotropic medications to youth. This use is accompanied by a developing, but lagging, evidence base for this use. These agents predominantly interact with regulatory neurotransmitters, which have known functions in the developing embryo. This article reviews major diagnostic categories in regards to the biological basis of the mainstays of pharmacology for each condition. Adverse events also are discussed in regards to these common psychopharmacological agents. There is growing evidence that the consequences of not treating serious psychiatric illnesses outweigh known risks of the medications. Prescription practices should endeavor to limit adverse consequences whenever possible.

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