Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Dysthymia |
French
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Dysthymie |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V | Mental and behavioural disorders | |
| 2 | F30-F39 | Mood [affective] disorders | |
| 3 | F34 | Persistent mood [affective] disorders | |
| 4 | F34.1 | Dysthymia |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Citalopram |
Citalopram is the most Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) yet described, with no, or minimal, effect on noradrenaline (NA), dopamine (DA) and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake. |
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| Pipamperone |
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| Trazodone |
Trazodone is a potent antidepressant. It also has anxiety reducing activity. Trazodone is a triazolopyridine derivative chemically unrelated to known tricyclic, tetracyclic and other antidepressant agents. It has negligible effect on noradrenaline re-uptake mechanisms. |
