Psychiatry Pharmacotherapy Management of Children and Adolescents cc55e214

A pt. was treated with amitryptiline for depression developed urinary retention, constipation and blurring of vision, most likely cause is :

Anticholinergic side effects

Expressed symptoms of depression

Superadded prostatic enlargement

Any of the above

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. is 'a' Anticholinergic side effects Tricyclic Antidepressants have prominent Anticholinergic side effects. Symptoms are -Dry mouthBad TasteBlurred vision (mydriasis)ConstipationUrinary retentionEpigastric distress

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