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Classifying psychotropic drugs by mode of action and not by target disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2013

Stephen M. Stahl
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Abstract

ISSUE:Psychotropic drugs are traditionally classified by the first disorder they are proven to target (eg, as antidepressants or antipsychotics). However, these names are becoming increasingly confusing, as many drugs have multiple therapeutic actions. A more rational nomenclature categorizes psychotropic drugs by their pharmacologic mode of action.

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Brainstorms
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CNS Spectrums , Volume 18 , Issue 3 , June 2013 , pp. 113 - 117
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013 

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