Author:
Kutcher S. P.,Reid K.,Dubbin J. D.,Shulman K. I.
Abstract
ECG parameters in elderly depressed in-patients were assessed during routine despramine treatment. Significant changes (prolonged PR and PRS intervals and a decreased QTc interval) were found, related only to steady state concentrations of desipramine's major metabolite—2-hydroxy-desipramine. Potentially clinically significant changes developed in 40% of the patients. All serum drug concentrations were within therapeutic limits. Previous assurances about despiramines's cardiac safety in the elderly may need to be re-evaluated.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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