Handbook Of Psychiatric Drug Therapy

This thoroughly updated edition of Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy is a straightforward guide to prescribing for patients with psychiatric disorders. Complete yet concise, this helpful pocket reference provides practical clinical information as well as an overview of psychopharmacology. The handbook begins with a section on specific psychiatric disorders and clinical situations and a discussion of pharmacology. Chapters are then organized according to major classes of drugs used in clinical practice, including antipsychotic agents, antidepressants, lithium, anticonvulsants, and benzodiazepines and other anxiolytic drugs, with practical discussions on drug selection. For each agent, the authors cover mechanisms of action, indications and therapeutic uses, side effects and toxicity, and interactions with other drugs. Practicing psychiatrists and psychiatry residents, primary care physicians, and psychiatric nurses will find the third edition of this popular Handbook a useful, reliable aid in carefully and effectively prescribing psychiatric drugs.

For nearly 25 years, Kaplan & Sadock's Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment has been an authoritative source of up-to-date, easy-to-find information on the full spectrum of psychiatric drug therapy. Now fully revised, the Seventh Edition of this essential guide remains the drug reference of choice for psychiatrists and other physicians, as well as psychiatric residents, medical students, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals who provide care for the mentally ill.

The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness. Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation. A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Specific Disorders and Clinical Stuations. Foreword. Preface. 1 Introduction to Psychopharmacology. 2 Antipsychotic Drugs. 3 Antidepressant Drugs. 4 Lithium. 5 Carbamazepine and Other Anticonvulsants. 6 Benzodiazepines. 7 Other Agents: Psychostimulants, Beta-Adrenergic Blockers, and Clonidine. Index.

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.

This new edition of Kaplan & Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment reflects the recent and widespread trends in psychiatric drug treatment and is essential for psychiatrists, psychiatry residents and fellows, and other medical professionals who need current information on psychopharmacology. Kaplan & Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment offers updated and revised sections as well as new chapters with all of the latest drugs included. All of the drugs are listed alphabetically with an accompanying seven part section that includes everything from the drug’s name to its side effects and allergic reactions. The beginning of the book showcases a chart of drugs and the chapter where each drug is discussed. Additionally, the book features a classification system based on pharmacologic activity and mechanism of action as this approach is more commonly used in clinical settings.

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.

"This is the fifth edition of Kaplan and Sadock's Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment, which covers the entire spectrum of drug therapy as used in the everyday practice of psychiatry. Nonpsychiatric physicians, especially primary care specialists who prescribe psychotropic medications, will also find this book valuable. Other mental health professionals, including nurses, psychologists, and social workers, can use the book to provide them with information about the psychiatric drugs prescribed for their patients or clients"--Provided by publisher.