Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

Abstract

Quick and comprehensive information on psychotropic drugs for adults. - Accurate and up-to-date - Comparison charts help decision-making - Icons and full color - Available in print and online - Downloadable patient info sheets More about this book 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, (US FDA, Health Canada), recommended dosages, US and Canadian trade names, 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.