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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 andtables (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, (US FDA, Health Canada),recommended dosages, US and Canadian trade names, sideeffects, interactions, pharmacodynamics, precautions inthe 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 incomparison 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 fordownload as printable PDF files
This book is a must for everyone who needs an up-to-date, easyto- use, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs. Tables, graphs, and overviews make this handbook a practical tool for professionals.
For:• psychiatrists und psychologists• physicians and pharmacists• nurses, and other mental health
