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New in this edition:* Third-generation antipsychotics with major additions and changes * Pharmacogenomics fully revised * ECT thoroughly revised and updated* BLT / rTMS with extended references* Extrapyramidal side effects chart extended* Antidepressants vilazodone and vortioxetine with extended coverage * New chart of agents under investigation for treatment of substance use disorders* Approved and off-label indications updated* New unapproved treatments with significant updates, including anti-inflammatories, hormones, and 5-HT3 antagonists, in depres-sion, dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders* New agents include: TGAs N-arylpiperazine (brexiprazole, Rexulti) and phenylpiperazine: (cariprazine, Vrylar), hypnotic suvorexant (Belsomra)* New formulations and trade names include: Brisdelle (paroxetine mesylate), Irenka (duloxetine capsules), Invega Trinza, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Zenzedi, Adzenys XR-ODT, Aptensio XR, Quillichew ER / Quil-livant XRThe 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* 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 impli-cations, 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, allow-ing you to find at a glance all the information you seek * Clearly written patient information sheets available for download as printable PDF files This 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

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AntidepressantsSelective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) * Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) * Serotonin Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitor (SNRI) * Serotonin-2 Antagonists / Reuptake Inhibitors (SARI) * Serotonin-1A Agonist/Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor * Serotonin Modulator and Stimulator (SMS) * Noradrenergic / Specific Seroto-nergic Antidepressants (NaSSA) * Nonselective Cyclic Antidepres-sants * Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors * Reversible Inhibitor of MAO-A (RIMA) * Irreversible Monoamine Oxidase (A&B) Inhibitors (MAOIs) * Ir-reversible MAO-B Inhibitor * Effects of Antidepressants on Neurotrans-mitters / Receptors * Pharmacological Effects of Antidepressants on Neurotransmitters / Receptors * Frequency of Adverse Reactions to Antidepressants at Therapeutic Doses * Antidepressant Doses and Pharmacokinetics * Switching Antidepressants * Antidepressant Aug-mentation StrategiesElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)Bright Light Therapy (BLT)RepetitiveTranscranialMagneticStimulation (rTMS)Antipsychotics"Second-Generation" Antipsychotics / SGAs * "Third-Generation" Anti-psychotic / TGA * "First-Generation" Antipsychotics / FGAs * Effects of Antipsychotics on Neurotransmitters / Receptors * Pharmacological Ef-fects of Antipsychotics on Neurotransmitters / Receptor Subtypes * Rel-ative Tolerability Profiles of Antipsychotics * Frequency of Adverse Reactions to Antipsychotics at Therapeutic Doses * Antipsychotic Doses and Pharmacokinetics (Oral and Short-Acting Injections) * Comparison of Long-Acting IM Antipsychotics * Switching Antipsychotics * Antipsy-chotic Augmentation StrategiesAntipsychotic-Induced Extrapyramidal Side Effects and Their ManagementExtrapyramidal Adverse Effects of Antipsychotics * Treatment Options for Extrapyramidal Side Effects * Effects on Extrapyramidal Symp-toms * Comparison of Agents for Treating Acute Extrapyramidal Side Effects * Doses and Pharmacokinetics of Agents for Treating Acute Extrapyramidal Side EffectsAnxiolytic (Antianxiety) AgentsBenzodiazepines * Comparison of the Benzodiazepines * Buspirone Hypnotics/SedativesL-Tryptophan * Comparison of Hypnotics / SedativesMood StabilizersLithium * Anticonvulsants * Comparison of Anticonvulsants * Frequency of Adverse Reactions to Mood Stabilizers at Therapeutic DosesDrugs for ADHDPsychostimulants * Atomoxetine * Comparison of Drugs for ADHD * alpha2Agonists * Augmentation Strategies in ADHDDrugs for Treatment of DementiaCholinesterase Inhibitors * Memantine * Comparison of Drugs for Treatment of DementiaSex-Drive DepressantsComparison of Sex-Drive DepressantsDrugs of AbuseAlcohol * Stimulants * Hallucinogens * Opioids * Inhalants / Aerosols* Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) / Sodium Oxybate * Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) * Nicotine / TobaccoTreatment of Substance Use DisordersAcamprosate * Disulfiram * Naltrexone * Buprenorphine * Metha-done * Pharmacotherapy for Nicotine / Tobacco Use DependenceUnapproved Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders5-HT3 Antagonists * Adrenergic Agents * Anti-Inflammatory Agents * Do-paminergic Agents * GABA Agents / Anticonvulsants * Hormones * NMDA Agents * MiscellaneousNaturalHealthProductsPharmacogenomic Information for Common Psychotropic DrugsGlossaryResources for Information on Drug Use in Pregnancy and Effects on Breast MilkNeuroscience-Based NomenclaturePatientInformationSheetsIndexofDrugs