Managing Common Side Effects of Antidepressants
This Research Review E-Learning Module is designed specifically for busy GPs and is based on the Research Review Dialogues in Psychiatry webinars “Managing Antidepressant-induced Sexual Dysfunction” and “Antidepressant-induced Liver Dysfunction” with Dr Jon-Paul Khoo, Brisbane psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychiatry and University of Queensland.
This E-Learning Module covers:
- Serious reactions related to the use of antidepressants on patients regarding antidepressant-induced liver dysfunction and AISD (Antidepressant-induced Sexual Dysfunction).
- Sexual and liver dysfunctions as an adverse effect of antidepressants including background of hepatic illness in psychotic populations, AISD, drug-induced and antidepressant liver injury.
- Clinical management and treatment of patients with antidepressant-induced liver dysfunction and AISD.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module you should have an improved understanding of how to:
- Identify serious reactions related to the use of antidepressants
- Outline sexual and liver dysfunction as an adverse effect of antidepressants
- Determine ongoing treatment options for patients experiencing adverse effects with antidepressants
Contributing experts
The webinar is authored and presented by Dr Jon-Paul Khoo, Brisbane psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychiatry and University of Queensland. Module questions have been created by Professor Gerard Gill of Deakin University.
Accreditation
Research Review is an endorsed RACGP education provider for the 2020-2022 triennium This module has been approved for 2 CPD points. This will be automatically recorded as part of ‘MYCPD’ record. Please enter your RACGP CPD ID Number at the start of the module.
Further info
This activity has been approved by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Professional Development Program (PDP) for one PDP hour. This will be automatically recorded as part of your PDP record. Please enter your ACRRM number.
ACRRM ID: 23781
Class name: Managing Common Side Effects of Antidepressants Research Review E-Learning Module - 15/07/2021 - 15/12/2021
Further info
Research Review Australia would like to acknowledge sponsorship from Servier Australia to produce this E-Learning module.
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Disclaimer: This module is not intended as a replacement for regular medical education but to assist in the process. They are a summarised interpretation of the published study and reflect the opinion of the expert rather than those of the research group or scientific journal. It is suggested participants review the full trial data before forming a final conclusion on its merits. Research Review modules are intended for Australian health professionals.
This presentation may involve discussion of off-label medication use. Please review the approved full prescribing information (via the TGA website) for each medication before making any treatment recommendations. Treatment decisions based on these data are the full responsibility of the prescribing physician.