Adverse Metabolic Effects of Conventional and Atypical Antipsychotics | Changes in Blood Glucose, Serum Cholesterol, BMI with Haloperidol, Risperidone and Olanzapine

Najam Akhtar (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3659249084 / ISBN 13: 9783659249082

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012

Adverse Metabolic Effects of Conventional and Atypical Antipsychotics | Changes in Blood Glucose, Serum Cholesterol, BMI with Haloperidol, Risperidone and Olanzapine | Najam Akhtar (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | LAP Lambert Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659249082 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 106167279

Synopsis:

The true incidence of both hyperglycemia and hypercholesterolemia induced by different typical or atypical medications is not known in Pakistan at this time. This study was aimed to compare the adverse metabolic effects of typical and atypical antipsychotics in patients of psychosis. Main outcome measures are Changes in Body Mass Index (BMI), fasting blood glucose and serum cholesterol levels following the initiation of treatment with typical and atypical antipsychotics. There is a strong need for assessment of patients for adverse metabolic effects before the initiation of treatment and in subsequent 8 weeks. The psychiatrist needs to focus on the patients having atypical antipsychotics for early detection of metabolic syndrome. A multi centre study, using a larger sample is recommended.

About the Author: Dr. Najam Akhtar is a consultant psychiatrist at Pakistan. He is a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. He has also been involved in developing a program of psychosocial rehabilitation for juvenile delinquents. Other than research work, he is interested in Medical Education.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Adverse Metabolic Effects of Conventional ...
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu