Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780470028216)

The Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise and quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness.

Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation.

A handy pocket-sized drug reference, the Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs makes it easy to keep up-to-date with new developments. It is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness, and an informative read for all those with an interest in the subject.

Author: Jeffrey A. Lieberman, Allan Tasman
ISBN-10: 0470028211
ISBN-13: 9780470028216
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
Published: 05/16/2006
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 7.76h x 4.76w x 0.61d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2006 pg. 108
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 616