Main description:

Completely updated with newly approved drugs and indications and new formulations, this pocket-sized handbook is a one-stop quick-reference guide to prescribing psychotropic drugs for patients at every stage of the life span-children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. In easy-to-scan bulleted format, the book provides concise information about each drug, including indications, contraindications, major side effects, lab tests required, formulations available, how to prescribe for each age group, how the drug compares to alternative treatments, and what precautions are necessary. The book is organized by drug class and covers all current psychotherapeutic medications, including agents used to manage substance abuse.

Contents:

First-Generation Antipsychotics

Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Clozapine
Risperidone
Paliperidone
Olanzapine
Quetiapine
Ziprasidone
Aripiprazole

First-Generation Antidepressants

Second-Generation Antidepressants
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Fluvoxamine
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Venlafaxine
Nefazodone
Trazodone
Mirtazapine
Bupropion
Duloxetine

Mood Stabilizers
Lithium
Valproate
Lamotrigine
Carbamazepine
Second Generation Antipsychotics (SGAs)
Olanzapine/Fluoxetine

Other Antiepileptic Agents
Oxcarbazepine
Gabapentin
Tiagabine
Topiramate
Zonisamide

Anxiolytics/Sedative-Hypnotics
Benzodiazepines
Buspirone
Pregabalin
Zolpidem
Zaleplon
Eszoplicone
Ramelteon

Adjuvant Medications
Clonidine
Guanfacine

Psychostimulants
Methylphenidate
Concerta Extended Release
Metadate Controlled Delivery
Dexmethylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine
Adderall
Atomoxetine
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

Drug Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Naltrexone (Oral or Injectable)
Naltrexone Extended Release
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Disulfiram
Acamprosate
Varenicline

Cholinesterase Inhibitors and Related Drugs for the Elderly
Donepezil
Rivastigmine
Galantamine
Memantine

Miscellaneous Medications
Propranolol
Desmopressin

Appendices
A: Medication Clinic Progress Note Format
B: Lithium Laboratory Monitor
C: Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale: Modified (AIMS-3MD)
D: Pediatric Side Effects Checklist (P-SEC)
E: Abbreviations

Reference

Index