Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

  • ISBN 9780889376328
  • Author: Procyshyn, Ric M.
  • Publ Date: 2023-05-08
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  • Binding: Spiral bound

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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, 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.

New in this edition:
* Antidepressants chapter includes a new section on the NMDA receptor antagonist/CYP2D6 inhibitor combination product (dextromethorphan/bupropion; Auvelity extended-release tablets)
* Antipsychotics updates include revised Clozapine monitoring tables which now also contain monitoring requirements for patients with or without non-benign ethnic neutropenia
* Mood Stabilisers sections on Lithium and Anticonvulsants extensively revised
* Dementia chapter includes a new section on Lecanemab (Leqembi), a fast-track FDA approved treatment for Alzheimer's disease
* Treatment of Substance Use Disorders includes revisions to Buprenorphine dosing section to include a rapid micro-induction method (Bernese method) that allows treatment to start without waiting for patient to be in withdrawal
* Unapproved treatments of Psychiatric Disorders, Natural Health Products, and Pharmacogenetic chapters all substantially revised
* New formulations and trade names include: Invega Hafyera (paliperidone long-acting 6-monthly IM injection), Subutex (buprenorphine sublingual tablets), Quviviq (daridorexant tablets)
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