Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs
ISBN-10
1616765933
ISBN-13
9781616765934
Category
Psychology
Pages
538
Language
English
Published
2021-07-15
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing
Authors
Jeffries, Procyshyn, Ric M.

Description

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 covers Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules), the first new ADHD medication approved by the FDA in over a decade; as well as 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 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 slowrelease injection), Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules), Zulresso (brexanolone IV injection) 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 • 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 can be downloaded as printable pdf files from the Hogrefe website after registration This book is a must for everyone who needs an up-to-date, easy-touse, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs.

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