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    GlossaryPsychotropic Drugs (Psychotropic Agents)

    substances that alter brain function to affect mood and behavior

    Psychotropic drugs, also known as psychotropic medications or psychopharmaceuticals, are substances that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior by altering brain function. They are commonly used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. These drugs work by influencing neurotransmitters, the chemicals in the brain that transmit signals between nerve cells.

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      Cutaneous Drug Reactions

      research Cutaneous Drug Reactions

      1 citations , January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
      An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation

      research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation

      20 citations , October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

      research Olanzapine Induced Hair Loss: A Case Report

      9 citations , October 2012 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology”
      Stopping the drug olanzapine can reverse hair loss caused by it.
      Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications

      research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications

      31 citations , October 2013 in “Psychosomatics”
      Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
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