This book aims to provide comprehensive, up-to-date information on psychotropic drugs and inform clinical decisions for the treatment of mental disorders using a problem-solving approach. In order to accomplish these goals, the book has three central characteristics: it is evidence-based it compares each individual drug with others in the same class and also those used for the same indications rather than describing them separately it steadily draws practical conclusions and makes recommendations about how to select and use medications in the treatment of specific mental disorders More than a textbook, it is meant to serve as a practical tool for professionals working in the mental health field. Sample Chapter(s) Chapter 1:Absorption, Transformation, and Elimination of Psychotropic Medications(63 KB) Contents: Absorption, Transformation, and Elimination of Psychotropic Medications Neurotransmitters, Receptors, and Transporters Antipsychotics: A General View of Therapeutic and Adverse Effects Description of Individual Antipsychotics Treatment of Schizophrenia with Antipsychotic Medications Antidepressants: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin–Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors Bupropion Mirtazapine, Trazodone, and Nefazodone Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants Individualized Treatment of Depression Benzodiazepines, Buspirone, and Miscellaneous Medications Used in Anxiety Disorders Medication Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Medications Used in the Treatment of Mania Medications Used in Bipolar Depression, Mixed States, and Rapid Cycling Medications Used in the Treatment of Insomnia Medications Used in the Treatment of Attention Disorders Medications Used in the Treatment of Dementia Medications Used in Smoking Cessation and Alcohol Use Disorders Drug–Drug Interactions
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