Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this quick-reference
handbook provides complete information on the major classes of drugs
used in current psychiatric practice뾦ncluding a new chapter on
psychotropics for treating substance use disorders. Coverage of each
drug class includes mechanisms of action, indications, therapeutic
uses, side effects, interactions, and caveats regarding special
populations such as pregnant and elderly patients. The book gives
specific prescribing recommendations뾦ncluding dosage and how long
to use뾣or individual drugs. Tables provide at-a-glance information
and a disease-specific table of contents directs readers quickly to
relevant drug chapters.
This edition is available electronically for PDAs. See PDA listing
for details on Labbate, Rosenbaum, Arana and Hyman, Handbook of
Psychiatric Drug Therapy for PDA, Version 2.0.