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Pediatr Clin North Am
; 45(5): 1099-22, viii, 1998 Oct.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9884677
RESUMO
The alpha 2 adrenergic agonists are used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders and their usage has been increasing. This article presents the rationale and neurochemical basis for treatment of psychiatric disorders with alpha 2 agents, reviews studies examining clinical efficacy, and develops guidelines for usage. Case vignettes are presented to illustrate how the alpha 2 agents can successfully be used in practice.