Synopses & Reviews
Illustrated in full color throughout and including the now famous icons, this latest addition to the Essential Psychopharmacology collection presents pragmatic guidance to clinicians. Stephen Stahl includes all the information a prescriber needs to treat patients effectively by devoting four pages to each of the 100 psychotropic drugs he covers. The information comes in four categories for each drug: therapeutics, side effects, special populations, and tips and pearls. Therapeutics covers the brands of drug, class of drug, and how the drug works. Side effects covers the nature and significance of notable side effects. Special populations covers renal impairment, hepatic impairment, cardiac impairment, the elderly, children and adolescents, and women (childbearing, pregnancy, breast feeding, perimenopause, menopause). Tips and pearls covers best augmention/combining, potential advantages, potential disadvantages, pearls, dosing tips, and suggested reading. Each element has a target icon so the prescriber can easily and instantly access the information needed. A comprehensive index lists both generic and proprietary names for the featured drugs. Previous Edition Hb (2002): 0-521-64154-3 Previous Edition Pb (2002): 0-521-64615-4
Review
'\"Although the Prescriber\'s Guide serves as a companion volume to Dr. Stahl\'s well-received didactic textbook titles Essential Psychopharmacology, it can stand alone as a useful reference for the clinician who needs to look up a medication quickly and review a summary of how to best prescribe it...instead of a laundry list, Dr. Stahl presents what the clinician ought to be looking forthis is not your father\'s PDR (Physician\'s Desk Reference)!...The book\'s major strength is its readability and user friendliness. The art of psychopharmacology is finally given the space it deserves.\" The Annals of Pharmacotherapy\"Psychopharmacology has gotten a lot more fun with this new book by Dr. Stahl. This is a very useful and easy to read update that clinicians can use in daily practice. The book is written in a very practical, user-friendly format differentiating itself from other books in this category. It is an absolute must for anyone dealing with psychopharmacology.\" Doody\'s Review ServiceG\"This guidebook is an excellent source of information for the art of prescribing psychotropic medications and belongs in every clinician\'s library.\" The Annals of Pharmacotherapy\"I think that this manual has all the characteristics of a true bestseller. The format is very attractive, the information is complete, the consultation is easy.\" ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA\"The format is very attractive, the information is complete, the consultation is easy. In no other recent text will a clinician find so much information in sch a concise and user-friendly format.\" ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA, Mario Maj, Primo Policlinico Universitario\"In short, this book is a handy desktop guide to the use of psychotropic agents in clinical practice. It is well designed and achieves its objective. Stephen Stahl is a well-qualified and respected clinical investigator in psycho pharmacotherapy. The Guide\'s organization reflects his experience. The information that clinicians need in daily practice is easily accessed and presented clearly and succinctly. I recommend the Guide as an excellent and easy-to-read reference for practitioners who may be seeking an improved comfort zone with psychotropic drugs.\" Canadian Psychiatric Association\"This is a great book, which satisfies all the criteria one would expect from a prescribing guide and more.\" - Quarterly Journal of Mental Health, Dr. Ciaran Corcoran'
Synopsis
The Prescriber's Guide is a pragmatic guide for prescribing clinicians. Covering 99 psychotropic drugs, Stephen Stahl gives all the information required for effective treatment. For each drug there are four categories: general therapeutics, side effects, special populations, and pearls. Each element has a target icon so the prescriber can go easily and instantly to the information needed. Two comprehensive indexes gives both generic and proprietary names for all the drugs featured, and list the generic drugs by use.
Synopsis
'This is a pragmatic, full-color, easy-to-use guide for prescribing clinicians, covering over 100 psychotropic drugs.'
Synopsis
The Prescriber's Guide is a pragmatic guide for prescribing clinicians. Stephen Stahl gives all the information a prescriber needs for 99 psychotropic drugs in four categories: general therapeutics, side effects, special populations, and pearls. Each element has a target icon for easy location, and two comprehensive indexes give the generic and proprietary names for all the drugs featured, and list the generic drugs by use.
Synopsis
easy-to-use guide for prescribing clinicians, covering 99 psychotropic drugs.
Synopsis
'This pragmatic, full-color guide for prescribers gives essential information for over 100 psychotropic drugs in five categories: general therapeutics, dosing and use, side effects, special populations, and pearls. Key elements have target icons for easy location. Indices give generic and proprietary drug names, and generic drugs by use and class.\n
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Table of Contents
'Introduction; List of icons; 1. Alprazolam; 2. Amisulpride; 3. Amitriptyline; 4. Amoxapine; 5. Aripiprazole; 6. Atomoxetine; 7. Bupropion; 8. Buspirone; 9. Carbamazepine; 10. Chlordiazepoxide; 11. Chlorpromazine; 12. Citalopram; 13. Clomipramine; 14. Clonazepam; 15. Clonidine; 16. Clorazepate; 17. Clozapine; 18. D-amphetamine; 19. Desipramine; 20. D-methylphenidate; 21. Diazepam; 22. D,l-amphetamine; 23. Donepezil; 24. Dothiepin; 25. Doxepin; 26. Duloxetine; 27. Escitalopram; 28. Estazolam; 29. Flumazenil; 30. Flunitrazepam; 31. Fluoxetine; 32. Flupenthixol; 33. Fluphenazine; 34. Flurazepam; 35. Fluvoxamine; 36. Gabapentin; 37. Galantamine; 38. Haloperidol; 39. Hydroxyzine; 40. Imipramine; 41. Isocarboxazid; 42. Lamotrigine; 43. Levetiracetam; 44. Lthium; 45. Lofepramin; 46. Loflazepate; 47. Lorazepam; 48. Loxapine; 49. Maprotiline; 50. Memantine; 51. Mesoridazine; 52. d,l-methylphenidate; 53. midazolam; 54. Milnacipran; 55. Mirtazapine; 56. Moclobemide; 57. Modafinil; 58. Molindone; 59. Nefazodone; 60. Nortriptyline; 61. Olanzapine; 62. Oxazepam; 63. Oxcarbazepine; 64. Paroxetine; 65. Pemoline; 66. Perospirone; 67. Perphenazine; 68. Phenelzine; 69. Pimozide; 70. Pipothiazine; 71. Pregabalin; 72. Protriptyline; 73. Quazepam; 74. Quetiapine; 75. Reboxetine; 76. Risperidone; 77. Rivastigmine; 78. Selegiline; 79. Sertraline; 80. Sulpiride; 81. Tacrine; 82. Temazepam; 83. thioridazine; 84. Thiothixene; 85. Tiagabine; 86. Tianeptine; 87. Topiramate; 88. tranylcypromine; 89. Trazodone; 90. Triazolam; 91. Trifluoperazine; 92. Trimipramine; 93. Valproate; 94. Venlafaxine; 95. Zaleplon; 96. Zprasidone; 97. Zolpidem; 98. Zonisamide; 99. Zopiclone; 100. Zotepine; 101. Zuclopenthixol; Index by drug name (generic and international trade names); Index by use; Index by class; Abbreviations; (FDA) Use-in-pregnancy ratings.\n
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