In this webinar on Psychotropic medications, Rebecca will be taking us through some of the common classes of medications used to treat mental health conditions. This session will be interactive and discuss the common considerations when initiating a medication, monitoring requirements, and important side effects to discuss with your patient. Patients on these medications are encountered not only in psychiatry settings but also in A&E departments, general practice, and on the wards. They can interact with other medications and be affected by intercurrent illness, so it is useful across all specialties to have a general knowledge base of these medications.

Summary

This engaging session hosted by Rebecca will provide medical professionals with a comprehensive overview of psychotropic medications. Discussion of common considerations during medication initiation, monitoring, and side effects of these drugs will help all medical professionals, from psychiatrists to emergency care personnel, interact comfortably and effectively with patients on these medications.

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Learning objectives

Explain the various classes of psychotropic medications
Describe the indications, contraindications, and drug interactions for common psychotropic medications
Discuss monitoring requirements and side effects for psychotropic medications
Identify strategies for initiating and managing psychotropic medications in clinical settings
Identify potential risks associated with psychotropic medications and strategies for safer prescribing

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