Chittaranjan Andrade, MD
Dr Andrade is Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India, and Senior Professor (Retd), Department of Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Statins as Antipsychotic Augmentation in Schizophrenia
September 25, 2018
Two recent meta-analyses examined an intriguing possibility: the usefulness of statins as antipsychotic augmentation. In this installment of Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology, Dr Andrade takes a critical look at...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Associated With Antiepileptic Drugs
July 31, 2018
Besides congenital malformation, what other risks might be associated with antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy? In this article, Dr Andrade discusses the results of a recent network meta-analysis evaluating outcomes...
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Congenital Malformations Associated With Antiepileptic Drugs
July 17, 2018
Which antiepileptic drugs present the greatest risks during pregnancy? In this installment of Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology, Dr Andrade looks at the evidence to determine the drugs associated with...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Valproate Use in Pregnancy
May 29, 2018
Despite the large body of literature documenting poor outcomes after gestational exposure to valproate, it continues to be prescribed to women of childbearing potential. This Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology...
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Sedative Hypnotics and the Risk of Falls and Fractures in the Elderly
May 22, 2018
Older age, poor sleep, and the use of the "Z" sedative hypnotic drugs (eg, zolpidem) commonly go together. In this Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology article, Dr Andrade discusses the...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Commentary on a Network Meta-Analysis of Antidepressant Efficacy and Acceptability
April 25, 2018
Nine years ago, a network meta-analysis ranked the efficacy and acceptability of 12 newer antidepressants in adults with MDD; the analysis was recently updated to reflect new drugs. In...
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Ketamine for Depression, Part 6
March 27, 2018
One of the most important potential applications for ketamine in subanesthetic doses is as a crisis intervention treatment to reduce suicidal ideation. In this Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology article,...
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Adverse Gestational Outcomes Associated With ADHD Medication Exposure During Pregnancy
February 21, 2018
ADHD medication use during pregnancy has increased in recent years. In this article, Dr Andrade reviews recent evidence on whether amphetamines, methylphenidate, and atomoxetine exposure in early and late...
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Risk of Major Congenital Malformations With Methylphenidate or Amphetamine Use
January 23, 2018
How safe is it for pregnant women to use ADHD medication? Dr Andrade reviews recent studies on methylphenidate and amphetamine use during pregnancy to evaluate the findings and weigh...
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Memantine as an Augmentation Treatment for Schizophrenia
November 21, 2017
In this month's Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology column, Dr Andrade takes a close look at trials investigating the efficacy of memantine in treating schizophrenia, and discusses why it may...
