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Psychopharmacology Glossary

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Intermediate Technical IVT

An initial higher dose given to rapidly achieve therapeutic drug levels.

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treatment-refractory

Advanced Technical IVT

Describing a psychiatric condition that has not responded adequately to standard therapeutic interventions.

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