Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs (25th ed.)
9780889376328
480 pages
Hogrefe Publishing Corporation
Overview
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 filesThis 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.
Author Bio
Ric M. Procyshyn, BScPharm, MSc, PharmD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Mental Health & Addictions Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
