long-acting antipsychotics
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long-acting (depot) anti-psychotic injection (lai) is an essential component of the treatment of schizophrenia. in this editorial, the journal tries to give a short account of the current ideas and practical aspects of lai, with respect to the iranian experience. two categories of the long-acting injections are discussed mainly regarding their dosage, intervals of their injections and availabilities.
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iranian journal of psychiatry and behavioral sciencesجلد ۴، شماره ۲، صفحات ۱-۴
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