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
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...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
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,...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
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...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
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...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Antidepressant Exposure During Pregnancy and Risk of Autism, 2
October 25, 2017
This installment of the Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology column continues looking at the evidence regarding autism and use of antidepressants during pregnancy. Dr Andrade discusses whether 5 new studies...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Antidepressant Exposure During Pregnancy and Risk of Autism, 1
September 26, 2017
In this installment of his Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology column, Dr Andrade provides a meta-review of 6 meta-analyses examining the risk of autism spectrum disorder associated with use of...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Ketamine for Depression, 5: Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions
August 23, 2017
This installment of Dr Andrade's series on the use of ketamine for depression considers possible interactions of ketamine with other medications—both what we know and what we don' t...
