Essential Psychopharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide: Revised and Updated Edition

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Cambridge University Press, May 22, 2006 - Medical - 605 pages
In response to the rapid developments in psychopharmacology, this completely revised and updated edition of Stephen Stahl's much acclaimed Prescriber's Guide contains three new drugs. Almost every drug has had some changes to take into account new regulations and uses, Dr Stahl has updated every drug amending where necessary. Review from the first Prescriber's Guide '... The clinical tips and pearls that are found in each entry are invaluable - not only are dosing guidelines provided, but also the author's educated and respected opinion regarding potential advantages and disadvantages of each drug. The book's major strength is its readability and user friendliness. The art of psychopharmacology is finally given the space it deserves ... 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
 

Contents

alprazolam
1
amisulpride
7
amitriptyline
13
amoxapine
21
amphetamine d
29
aripiprazole
41
atomoxetine
47
bupropion
53
haloperidol
223
hydroxyzine
229
imipramine
233
isocarboxazid
239
lamotrigine
245
levetiracetam
253
lithium
257
lofepramine
263

buspirone
59
carbamazepine
63
chlordiazepoxide
69
chlorpromazine
73
citalopram
79
clomipramine
85
clonazepam
93
clonidine
99
clorazepate
105
clozapine
109
cyamemazine
115
desipramine
121
diazepam
129
donepezil
135
dothiepin
141
doxepin
147
duloxetine
155
escitalopram
161
estazolam
167
eszopiclone
171
flumazenil
175
flunitrazepam
179
fluoxetine
183
flupenthixol
189
fluphenazine
195
flurazepam
201
fluvoxamine
205
gabapentin
211
galantamine
217
loflazepate
269
lorazepam
275
loxapine
281
maprotiline
287
memantine
293
mesoridazine
297
methylphenidate d
303
methylphenidate dl
309
midazolam
315
milnacipran
319
mirtazapine
325
moclobemide
331
modafinil
337
molindone
343
nefazodone
347
nortriptyline
353
olanzapine
361
oxazepam
367
oxcarbazepine
371
paroxetine
377
perospirone
385
perphenazine
389
phenelzine
395
pimozide
401
pipothiazine
407
pregabalin
413
protriptyline
417
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