Neuroscience-based nomenclature (NbN)
2017; Elsevier BV; Volume: 4; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s2215-0366(17)30098-6
ISSN2215-0374
Autores Tópico(s)Treatment of Major Depression
ResumoThe existing nomenclature for psychotropic drugs is based on WHO's Anatomical-Therapeutic-Chemical (ACT) classification system, which was established in the 1960s. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this system has its flaws. The system traditionally classifies psychotropic drugs by indication, such as antidepressants for depression; however, psychotropic drugs can nowadays be prescribed for more than one purpose, such as antidepressants being prescribed for anxiety. This mismatch between the existing terminology of the drug and the disorder for which it is prescribed can cause patients to doubt the drug's effectiveness, which can in turn affect adherence. Naming namesWhat's in a name? When it comes to psychotropic drugs, a lot. For doctors, a second-generation antipsychotic might sound like a newer, better, more advanced option. For patients who have finally summoned the courage to seek help for an anxiety disorder, being prescribed an antidepressant might suggest that the doctor wasn't listening to them and dishes out happy pills to everyone. People prescribed an antipsychotic for depression might legitimately be concerned that their psychiatrist, without telling them, believes they have a psychotic disorder. Full-Text PDF
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