Description
By Ed. Procyshyn, Ric M.
The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs has become a standard reference and working tool for psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other mental health professionals.
- Independent, unbiased, up-to-date
- Packed with unique, easy-to-read comparison charts and tables (dosages, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions…) for a quick overview of treatment options
- Succinct, bulleted information on all classes of medication: on- and off-label indications, side effects, interactions, pharmacodynamics, precautions in the young, the elderly, and pregnancy, nursing implications, and much more – all you need to know for each class of drug
- Potential interactions and side effects summarized in comparison charts
- With instantly recognizable icons and in full color throughout, allowing you to find at a glance all the information you seek
- Clearly written patient information sheets available for download as printable PDF files
This book is a must for everyone who needs an up-to-date, easy-to-use, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs.
New in this edition:
- Neuroscience-based nomenclature – added to product availability tables
- Antidepressants chapter includes new section on GABAA receptor positive modulator (brexanolone IV injection; trade name Zulresso); also updates to SSRI use in pregnancy and antidepressant augmentation strategies
- Antipsychotics updates include revised dosing, especially adjustments in hepatic and renal impairment
- Mood stabilisers chapter sections on Lithium and Anticonvulsants have been extensively revised
- New formulations and trade names include: Adhansia XR (methylphenidate extended-release capsules), Caplyta (lumateperone), Dayvigo (lemborexant), Perseris (risperidone extended-release subcutaneous injection), Probuphine (buprenorphine subdermal implant), Propecia (finasteride tablets), Trelstar (triptorelin slow-release injection), Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules)
Product Details
- Publisher : Hogrefe Publishing; 24th edition (July 15, 2021)
- Language : English
- Spiral-bound : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0889375933
- ISBN-13 : 978-0889375932
- ISBN-13 : 9780889375932
- eText ISBN: 9781616765934
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