Handbook Of Psychiatric Drug Therapy For Pda

This handheld reference provides instant access to essential information on all drugs used in current psychiatric practice. The newly updated content of Version 2.0 includes new entries on psychotropics for treating substance use disorders. Each entry includes indications, dosage, interactions, and advice on managing side effects. A comprehensive main index of disorders and drugs is included, as well as a table of contents with all major disorders listed. Drug entries can be accessed by class and are linked to disorders. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices

Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this quick-reference handbook provides complete information on the major classes of drugs used in current psychiatric practice—including a new chapter on psychotropics for treating substance use disorders. Coverage of each drug class includes mechanisms of action, indications, therapeutic uses, side effects, interactions, and caveats regarding special populations such as pregnant and elderly patients. The book gives specific prescribing recommendations—including dosage and how long to use—for individual drugs. Tables provide at-a-glance information and a disease-specific table of contents directs readers quickly to relevant drug chapters. This edition is available electronically for PDAs. See Media listing for details on Labbate, Rosenbaum, Arana and Hyman, Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy for PDA, Version 2.0.

Based on the Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy, Fourth Edition, this PDA-based product features each of the major classes of drugs used in current psychiatric practice. Mechanisms of action, indications and therapeutic uses, side effects and toxicity, and interactions with other medications are covered in depth.

This handheld reference provides instant access to essential information on all drugs used in current psychiatric practice. The newly updated content of Version 2.0 includes new entries on psychotropics for treating substance use disorders. Each entry includes indications, dosage, interactions, and advice on managing side effects. A comprehensive main index of disorders and drugs is included, as well as a table of contents with all major disorders listed. Drug entries can be accessed by class and are linked to disorders. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices Also Available for iPhone/IPod touch

Thoroughly updated for its Sixth Edition, Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy is one of the most popular guides to the essential facts about all drugs used to treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, sleep disorders, dementia, and attention deficit disorder. Coverage of each drug includes mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, interactions, method of use, and caveats regarding special populations such as pregnant and elderly patients. The book gives specific prescribing recommendations—including dosage and duration of use—for individual drugs. Tables provide at-a-glance information and a disease-specific table of contents directs readers quickly to relevant drug chapters.

Presents current information on the safety and efficacy of psychotropic agents for use with pediatric patients, designed for use in a clinical setting. Sections on CNS stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, lithium, benzodiazepines, and other agents provide information on products, pharmacokinetics, dosages, adverse effects, and monitoring gu.

Focusing on patients with severe impairments, including mixed and multiple diagnoses, this volume describes how behavior therapy fits into the clinical environment. Psychiatrists, medical clinicians, and residents will appreciate the in-depth coverage of a broad range of difficult issues.