Katelyn Halpape – författare

Quick and comprehensive information on psychotropic drugs for adults.Accurate and up-to-dateComparison charts help decision-makingIcons and full colorAvailable both in print and onlineDownloadable patient information sheetsMore about this bookThe 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-datePacked with unique, easy-to-read comparison charts and tables (dosages, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions…) for a quick overview of treatment optionsSuccinct, bulleted information on all classes of medication: on- and off-label indications, (US FDA, Health Canada), recommended dosages, US and Canadian trade names, 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 drugPotential interactions and side effects summarized in comparison chartsWith instantly recognizable icons and in full color throughout, allowing you to find at a glance all the information you seekThis 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.Clearly written patient information sheets can be downloaded as printable PDF files from the Hogrefe website after registrationNew in this editionAntidepressants chapter revised extensively and includes new sections on the selective serotonin-5-HT1A agonist gepirone and difficult-to-treat depressionAntipsychotics chapter includes a new section on the muscarinic agonist/antagonist combination (Xanomeline/trospium chloride), a novel treatment that does not block D2 dopamine receptors. Major revisions to TGA Dosing and PharmacokineticsDrugs for Treatment of Dementia chapter includes donanemab infusionDrugs for ADHD comparison table expandedDrugs of Abuse chapter has been revised extensively and includes a new section on Psychedelics and Dissociative DrugsNew formulations and trade names include: Abilify Asimtufii (aripiprazole extended-release 2-monthly injection), Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate capsules), CAMCEVI (leuprolide 6-month slow-release SC depot injection), Drizalma Sprinkle (duloxetine capsules), Eldepryl (selegiline tablets and capsules), Eprontia (topiramate oral solution), Exxua (gepirone extended-release tablets), Ketalar (ketamine hydrochloride injection), Kisunla (donanemab infusion), Lybalvi (olanzapine/samidorphan tablets), Onyda (clonidine extended-release suspension), Relexii (methylphenidate extended-release tablets), Secuado (asenapine transdermal patch), Zurzuvae (zuranolone capsules)