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domperidone and Depression, Involutional

domperidone has been researched along with Depression, Involutional in 2 studies

Domperidone: A specific blocker of dopamine receptors. It speeds gastrointestinal peristalsis, causes prolactin release, and is used as antiemetic and tool in the study of dopaminergic mechanisms.
domperidone : 1-[3-(Piperidin-1-yl)propyl]-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one in which the 4-position of the piperidine ring is substituted by a 5-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-on-1-yl group. A dopamine antagonist, it is used as an antiemetic for the short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting, and to control gastrointestinal effects of dopaminergic drugs given in the management of parkinsonism. The free base is used in oral suspensions, while the maleate salt is used in tablet preparations.

Depression, Involutional: Form of depression in those MIDDLE AGE with feelings of ANXIETY.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In this report, we describe a case of domperidone withdrawal in a woman with a history of major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), who experienced a recurrence of these disorders after stopping domperidone."4.12Domperidone Withdrawal in a Nursing Female with Pre-existing Psychiatric Illness: A Case Report. ( Doobay, M; Sharma, S; Sharma, V, 2022)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sharma, V1
Sharma, S1
Doobay, M1
Chang, CC1
Shiah, IS1
Chang, HA1
Mao, WC1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for domperidone and Depression, Involutional

ArticleYear
Domperidone Withdrawal in a Nursing Female with Pre-existing Psychiatric Illness: A Case Report.
    Current drug safety, 2022, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder, Major; Domperidone; Female; Humans; Obsessive-C

2022
Does domperidone potentiate mirtazapine-associated restless legs syndrome?
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2006, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Depressive Disorder, Major; Domperidone; Dopamine Antagonis

2006