Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)-induced hyponatraemia due to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in the elderly: An overview
dc.contributor.author | Bouman, Walter P. | |
dc.contributor.author | Pinner, Gill | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-10-20T14:28:32Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-10-20T14:28:32Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1998 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Bouman, W. P. & Pinner, G. T. (1998). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)-induced hyponatraemia due to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in the elderly: An overview. International Journal of Geriatric Psychopharmacology, 1 (4), pp.202-204. | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/8612 | |
dc.description.abstract | Hyponatraemia due to SIADH is a common and potentially lethal adverse effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in elderly patients. The possibility of hyponatraemia due to SIADH needs to be borne in mind if an elderly patient experiences a significant and rapid deterioration in their clinical condition after commencing an SSRI, and appropriate physical investigations and treatment undertaken. Careful management in the prescription of SSRIs to elderly patients includes routine monitoring of electrolytes for early detection and reduction of morbidity. | en |
dc.subject | Depression | en |
dc.subject | Electroconvulsive therapy | en |
dc.subject | Serotonin | en |
dc.title | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)-induced hyponatraemia due to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in the elderly: An overview | en |
dc.type | Article |