Antipsychotic-Induced Constipation: A Review of the Pathogenesis, Clinical Diagnosis, and Treatment
Abstract
Antipsychotic-induced gastrointestinal hypomotility and, in particular, its manifestation of constipation are common adverse effects in patients with schizophrenia in clinical practice. Serious complications of antipsychotic-induced constipation include ileus, ischaemic bowel disease, colon perforation, aspiration pneumonia, and bacterial septicaemia, which can be life threatening if left untreated, especially in patients prescribed clozapine....
Paper Details
Title
Antipsychotic-Induced Constipation: A Review of the Pathogenesis, Clinical Diagnosis, and Treatment
Published Date
Aug 24, 2021
Journal
Volume
35
Issue
12
Pages
1265 - 1274
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