Pocket Psych Drugs

Crucial, on-the-go drug information! From alprazolam to zolpidem—this handy guide delivers quick access to the important pharmacologic content for 80 psychotropic drugs. Organized by generic name, each monograph covers indications (including off-label use

The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness. Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation. A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.

Monographs, organized alphabetically by generic name, detailing geriatric, pediatric, and substance abuse considerations, as well as clinical assessments and clinical alerts highlighting essential patient safety information for the clinician at "point-of-care." Coverage of psychopharmacology and psychobiology, including...pharmacodynamics - pharmacokinetics - drug-herbal interactions - therapeutic drug classes - and side effects associated with specific classes. Common and therapeutic lab values, as well as clozaril protocol. Tools Tab featuring...common abbreviations - medication assessment tool - psychotropic approximate dose equivalencies - pregnancy categories - controlled substances schedules - BMI and metabolic syndrome and - conversion of trade to generic names. FDA-approved "Black Box Warnings" highlighting serious risks and precautions.

Now with DSM-5 Content! This pocket guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on basic behavioral theories, key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions, mental status assessments and exams, mental health history and assessment tools, and so much more.

Pocket Psychiatry, a new addition to the Pocket Notebook series, is written by residents for residents. A resource for essential information, in a high-yield, easy-to-use format, designed to help students, trainees, and others navigate the initial psychiatric evaluation and management of the most commonly encountered psychiatric conditions. With an emphasis on evidence-based information, Pocket Psychiatry, provides a rare concise and accessible resource, for must-know information on hospital- and clinic-based psychiatric care — from history and physical exam to differential diagnosis testing to therapeutics — in the well known loose leaf pocket size format.

This new edition of Kaplan & Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment reflects the recent and widespread trends in psychiatric drug treatment and is essential for psychiatrists, psychiatry residents and fellows, and other medical professionals who need current information on psychopharmacology. Kaplan & Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment offers updated and revised sections as well as new chapters with all of the latest drugs included. All of the drugs are listed alphabetically with an accompanying seven part section that includes everything from the drug’s name to its side effects and allergic reactions. The beginning of the book showcases a chart of drugs and the chapter where each drug is discussed. Additionally, the book features a classification system based on pharmacologic activity and mechanism of action as this approach is more commonly used in clinical settings.

Pocket Prescriber Psychiatry is a concise, up-to-date prescribing guide containing all the "must-have" information that psychiatrists and mental health professionals need to know. This book provides the key essential information for all mental health professionals prescribing drugs and is essential for psychiatrists, mental health nurses, primary care physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors and anyone caring for people with mental health issues.

The first essential home reference guide of its kind, fully updated. This text, geared for both the public and the therapist, will help those who already receive treatment understand more about the side effects and possible withdrawal symptoms, and will help advise others who are considering such medication.