Anja Kokalj Palandacic

Mrs. Anja Kokalj Palandacic

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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 June 2016 in BMJ Case Reports
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APAnja Kokalj Palandacic
Anja Kokalj Palandacic
NRNikolina Rijavec
Nikolina Rijavec
RTRok Tavčar
Rok Tavčar
We report a case of delirium with anticholinergic symptoms in a 19-year-old female patient with schizophrenia. On the day the symptoms emerged, the patient received olanzapine long-acting injection and a higher dose of paliperidone. We observed symptoms ranging from confusion to delirium as well as some anticholinergic symptoms. The delirium lasted 24 hours and was managed by intravenous fluid substitution and oral benzodiazepines. Olanzapine pamoate, paliperidone and cannabis are central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and their combination can increase the risks of CNS depression. In this case report, we review the symptoms of delirium in a case of antipsychotic overdose and provide general guidelines for managing these symptoms. We also review possible complications in combined use of cannabis, olanzapine and paliperidone.

12 July 2025 in Journal of International Medical Research
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ASAnisija Stojkovska
Anisija Stojkovska
PPPolona Rus Prelog
Polona Rus Prelog
APAnja Kokalj Palandacic
Anja Kokalj Palandacic
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and management of obesity. Associations of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use with psychiatric adverse events and suicidal behavior have been reported. A man in his late 70s with type 2 diabetes and no history of psychiatric illness or cognitive deficits was admitted to our clinic after his first suicide attempt involving the impulsive ingestion of brush cleaner liquid. A month before his presentation, he reported restlessness and depressive mood without any apparent trigger. This period was consistent with the time of semaglutide introduction. His psychiatric symptoms improved after semaglutide discontinuation. This case report highlights the importance of regular monitoring of depression and anxiety symptoms and the possibility of suicidal ideation in individuals with type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide. This may enable early detection and prevention of serious psychiatric adverse events.

29 December 2025 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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APAnja Kokalj Palandacic
Anja Kokalj Palandacic
SUSaša Ucman
Saša Ucman
DKDragan Kovacic
Dragan Kovacic
BSBrigita Novak Sarotar
Brigita Novak Sarotar
MLMitja Lainscak
Mitja Lainscak
Medical procedures have the potential to elicit feelings of anxiety, which have been associated with reduced health-related quality of life and cardiac dys