ABOUT COURSE
This course delves into Psychopharmacology of Agomelatine, an atypical Antidepressant, used for major depressive disorder (MDD) and its unique benefit in correcting sleep-wake cycles through its melatonergic and Serotonergic actions.
The curriculum covers essential topics for prescribers including:
- Indications
- Dosage and Administration
- Mechanism of Action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Warnings
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Augmentation Strategies
- Recommended Lab Tests
- Therapeutic Levels
- Overdose Management
- Tapering/Withdrawal
- Use in Special Populations-
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Renal Impairment,
- Hepatic Impairment,
- Cardiac Impairment,
- Elderly
- Children and Adolescents
- Important pearls based on years of practice.
- This course is designed to equip mental health professionals with the expertise to optimize Agomelatine therapy through effective and safe prescription and management practices.
