A brief review on the use of antidepressants in palliative care. Issue 1 (2nd February 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rhondali, Wadih; Reich, Michel; Filbet, Marilene
• Is Part Of: European journal of hospital pharmacy. Volume 19:Issue 1(2012)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 44
• Publication Date: 2012-02-02
• Subjects: Pharmacy -- Periodicals; Hospital pharmacies -- Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2011-000024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-9956

Abstract

Abstract : Antidepressants are part of the pharmacological management of depressive and anxiety disorders in oncology. In a palliative situation, several properties can enhance their indications, such as hot flushes induced by hormone therapy and neuropathic pain. For frail patients in the palliative stage, pharmacological interactions, their possible side effects and the modalities of their prescription should always be taken into account. In this review, the different classes of antidepressants that can be used in palliative care are described. These classes are briefly compared in terms of efficacy and safety. Suggestions on the best choice according to other symptoms are proposed.