Hogrefe Publishing

Clinical handbook of psychotropic drugs, 19th rev. ed.

Virani et al. offer mental health professionals a spiral-bound reference to using psychotropic drugs in any setting. The guide draws from clinical trials, scientific data, case series and reports, and clinical experts to provide information in outline and table format on the classification, therapeutic effects, product availability, indications, pharmacology, dosing, pharmacokinetics, onset and duration of action of psychotropic drugs. Other information listed includes adverse effects, discontinuation syndrome, precautions, toxicity, pediatric and geriatric considerations, use in pregnancy, nursing implications, patient instructions, and interactions of various medications for depression, anxiety, mood stabilization, ADHD, dementia, and other conditions. Coverage also encompasses interactions with alcohol and medications used for the treatment of substance use disorders. This edition has been updated and expanded with new and revised comparison charts for dosage/pharmacokinetics for extrapyramidal agents and benzodiazepines and hypnotics/sedatives; new information on pharmacotherapy for nicotine/tobacco use; revisions and additions to the antipsychotics; updates on unapproved treatments and herbal and natural products; new preparations and recent or changed approvals; and printable patient handouts in PDF on the publisher's website. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)