Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

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 co [...]
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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 * 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 depres-sion, dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders* New agents include: TGAs N-arylpiperazine (brexiprazole, Rexulti) and phenylpiperazine: (cariprazine, Vrylar), hypnotic suvorexant (Belsomra)* New formulations and trade names include: Brisdelle (paroxetine mesylate), Irenka (duloxetine capsules), Invega Trinza, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Zenzedi, Adzenys XR-ODT, Aptensio XR, Quillichew ER / Quil-livant XRThe 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 impli-cations, 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, allow-ing 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