Description:

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the pharmacological principles and clinical applications of TCAs medication- Desipramine. The curriculum is designed to familiarise psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and primary care physicians, who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with psychotic disorders. 

This course will empower you with everything you need to know about this medication including

• Brand Names & Generic Brand Names
• Indications
• Dosage And Administration
• Pharmacological Effects
• Best Augmenting Combos For Partial Response
• Recommended Lab Tests:
• Therapeutic Monitoring
• Overdose
• Tapering/Withdrawal
• Usage With Special Populations
• Important Notes

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Master Medication Fundamentals:

• Accurately identify the medication by its generic and brand names, 
• Classify its pharmacological class.

 

2. Indications:

• Identify the FDA-approved uses of the medication.
• Learn other potential off-label uses.

 

3. Dosage and Administration:

• Learn the various forms in which the medication is available.
• Understand the usual dosage range and how to adjust dosing.
• Discover the best practices for dosing the medication.

 

4. Pharmacological Effects:

• Understand the mechanism of action and pharmacokinetics.
• Learn the potential warnings, drug interactions, and common side effects.
• Anticipate and plan for managing life-threatening reactions.
• Understanding contraindications.

 

5. Therapeutic Management:

• Evaluate the best augmenting combinations for partial responders.
• Understand the appropriate lab tests for therapeutic monitoring.

 

6. Therapeutic Levels and Overdose:

• Understand the therapeutic levels of the medication
• Learn prevention and management of overdose.

 

7. Tapering and Withdrawal:

• Develop a plan for tapering and managing withdrawal symptoms.

 

8. Special Populations:

• Adapt medication use guidelines for special populations, ensuring safe and effective treatment across diverse patient groups with unique needs.

 

9. Clinical Pearls:

• An overview of important clinical pearls and nuanced insights into the medication's use in practice.