New in this edition: • Third-generation antipsychotics with major additions and changes • Pharmacogenomics fully revised • ECT thoroughly revised and updated • BLT / rTMS with extended references • Extrapyramidal side effects chart extended • Antidepressants vilazodone and vortioxetine with extended coverage • Updated chart for switching antidepressants • New chart of agents under investigation for treatment of substance use disorders • Approved and off-label indications updated • New unapproved treatments with significant updates, including anti-inflammatories, hormones, and 5-HT3 antagonists, in depression, dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders • New agents include: TGAs N-arylpiperazine (brexpiprazole, Rexulti) and phenylpiperazine: (cariprazine, Vraylar), hypnotic suvorexant (Belsomra) • New formulations and include: Brisdelle (paroxetine mesylate), Irenka (duloxetine capsules), Invega Trinza, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Zenzedi, Adzenys XR-ODT, Aptensio XR, Quillichew ER / Quillivant XR 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 • 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.
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