Troca de antidepressivos - 6 fatores para não prejudicar seu paciente

When switching from one antidepressant to another, every healthcare professional should be concerned with two things: All care revolves around the symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation or possible toxicity (usually serotonin syndrome). The 6 questions every professional should ask themselves before changing an antidepressant are: 1) Are the drugs pharmacologically similar? 2) Does one antidepressant interfere with the metabolism of the patient's other medications? 3) Do antidepressants interfere with the metabolism of other medications the patient takes? 4) Do the patient's clinical medications interfere with the metabolism of antidepressants? 5) Does either antidepressant have a long half-life? 6) What is the equivalent dose of the new antidepressant? PDF of the class: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWHU... Drug Interaction Table (free): https://drug-interactions.medicine.iu... Medscape drug interaction checker (free): https://reference.medscape.com/drug-i... 🔥Impress your patient from the very first consultation and guarantee their return with the SMI Practical Guide https://guiapraticosmi.com.br/youtube Follow me on Instagram too.   / drrafaelgomespsiquiatra   (@drrafaelgomespsiquiatra) Dr. Rafael Q D Gomes Psychiatrist CRM/SP 169.787 - RQE 71.591 LEGAL NOTICE: The information contained in these videos is not intended to replace consultation with a medical professional or serve as a recommendation for any treatment plan. In accordance with the Medical Code of Ethics, the videos are for educational purposes only, and do not disclose addresses or telephone numbers of offices, clinics, or health services. The videos on this channel are produced based on Dr. Rafael Gomes' experience, practical observation of patients, and the most recent scientific research available at the time. If you have any questions, consult your doctor.