International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 49s, 2026.

Impact of Short-Term Antidepressant Use on Glycemic Control and Renal Function in Postmenopausal Women

Fatima1, Izaz Jamal.2*, Muhammad Muslim Khan.3, Syed Azhar Ali Kazmi4, Sabir Zaman5, Muhammad Kashif6

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan Medical Complex Mardan

2* Assistant Professor Psychiatry Bacha Khan Medical College Mardan Medical Complex Mardan

3 Associate Professor Psychiatry Mardan Medical Complex Bacha Khan Medical College Mardan

4 Associate Professor Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences Poonch Medical College Rawalakot

5 Assistant Professor International Islamic University Islamabad

6 Associate Professor of Psychiatry Rawalpindi medical university

ABSTRACT

Background: Depression is a major health problem worldwide. Females are more likely to have depression throughout their lives, and the risk considerably rises after menopause. Objective: the aim of this study was to determine the impact of short-term antidepressant use on glycemic control and renal function in postmenopausal women Materials and method: The present cross-sectional study was carried out at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Psychiatry, Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan Medical Complex Mardan from January 2025 to January 2026 after taking approval from the ethical board of the hospital. A total of 80 postmenopausal women of different aged groups who were taking various antidepressants drugs for ≥3 and .

Keywords: Impact; Short-Term Antidepressant; Glycemic Control;Renal Function. .

How to cite this article: Fatima, Jamal I, Khan MM, Kazmi SAA, Zaman S, Kashif M. Impact of Short-Term Antidepressant Use on Glycemic Control and Renal Function in Postmenopausal Women. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(42s): 637-641. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.42s.73

Source of support: Nil.

Conflict of interest: None.