2022
DOI: 10.1097/pra.0000000000000634
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How an Understanding of the Function of the Locus Coeruleus Led to Use of Dexmedetomidine to Treat Agitation in Bipolar Disorder: Example of Rational Development of Psychiatric Medications

Abstract: Over his 40-year career, S.H.P. has worked with over 140 pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the United States and throughout the world. Over the past year, he has received grants/research support from or has served as a consultant, on the advisory board, or on the speaker's bureau for Alkermes, BioXcel, Eisai, Janssen, Otsuka, Sunovion, and Usona Institute. All clinical trial and study contracts were with and payments made to the

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“…The LC influences numerous parameters in the cardiovascular system, including cardiac output and peripheral resistance, which are essential in fight or flight reactions. The basis for this conclusion is the anatomy and physiology of the LC as summarized in an earlier column in this series 3…”
Section: The Role Of the Lcmentioning
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“…The LC influences numerous parameters in the cardiovascular system, including cardiac output and peripheral resistance, which are essential in fight or flight reactions. The basis for this conclusion is the anatomy and physiology of the LC as summarized in an earlier column in this series 3…”
Section: The Role Of the Lcmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…The basis for this conclusion is the anatomy and physiology of the LC as summarized in an earlier column in this series. 3…”
Section: The Role Of the Lcmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Making that distinction would be resolved by measuring blood pressure and heart rate. Readers interested in more details on this question are referred to 2 recent columns 8,9…”
Section: Seven Mechanistically Different Classes Of Medications To Tr...mentioning
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“…Readers interested in more details on this question are referred to 2 recent columns. 8,9 MT1 and MT2 Receptor Agonists Ramelteon is the only current member of this class that is indicated and used as a sleep enhancer. It acts on the PG feedback on SCN signaling.…”
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confidence: 99%