Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology
Product Description
It has been many decades since “the talking cure” was the lone weapon in the psychiatrist’s armamentarium, which now includes a plethora of psychotropic medications. In recent years, however, there has been unprecedented growth and expansion of both available psychiatric drugs and approved usages. Pharmaceutical corporations make enormous investments in the research and development of these medications, while patients—ever more savvy and informed—anxiously await the release of new, potentially effective drugs. In this dynamic and demanding environment, it is essential that practitioners stay abreast of both new medications and promising treatment protocols.
Since 1987, theManual of Clinical Psychopharmacologyhas been the gold standard for applying psychotropic medications to the treatment of specific psychiatric conditions. With each new edition, the book has grown in stature as well as in size, making it the bestselling book of its kind. Its many outstanding features include:
- • Foundational information on the general principles of psychopharmacological treatment to ground and orient the reader; • Practical advice, both evidence-based and derived from the authors’ clinical experience, on dosing, titrating, and combining medications, as well as on the potential side effects of specific drugs and combinations; • Extensive coverage of augmentation for treatment-resistant disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia; • A special section on geriatric psychopharmacology, a field which continues to gain prominence as the Baby Boomer generation ages; • Coverage of special topics, including emergency room treatment, pharmacotherapy for substance use disorders, psychotropic medication use and contraindications during pregnancy, pharmacotherapy in persons with mental retardation; legal and ethical issues; and • Summary tables of key information on classes of psychotropics, which serve as quick reference guides, as well as an abundance of illustrations and figures.
While the information is both up-to-the-minute and comprehensive, perhaps the book’s most compelling attribute is its collegial and accessible writing style. Practicing psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, pharmacists, and students in psychiatry and pharmacology will find the narrative easy to follow, without sacrificing depth. Reliable, readable, and highly regarded, this new edition of theManual of Clinical Psychopharmacologycontinues the tradition established by its predecessors.
Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology
Anonymous said,
Wrote on April 11, 2010 @ 6:05 pm
Great manual but there are not that many options to choose from in this field if you want a book small enough to carry in your lab coat. In every way this book is top notch and has practical application for daily practice. It includes plenty of “cut to the chase” advice on how to manage these medicines. My only complaint is that the book is from 1997 and plenty has changed since then in the field.
Rating: 4 / 5
Michael S Wilson, II said,
Wrote on April 11, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
I found this book very helpful in many areas. For one it is one of the few that actually a have list of the MAO diet- it is even easy to copy to hand to patients. It not only talks about drugs that are on the market but also those not approved yet or those used in Europe. AAlthough it only barely fits in your lab coat, it is not heavy to carry. At the same time it is not too small without giving a thorough review as some small poacket books do. I recommend this to everyone but in particular for those on consultation liason service as well as training residents or fellows – being an upper level resident myself, I know the usefulness of this book from experience.
Rating: 5 / 5
dmcj11 said,
Wrote on April 11, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
There are few bullet points or alphabetized lists. Though everything is referenced, the book reads like a story, paragraph by paragraph of invaluable knowledge. I can curl up on the couch and really enjoy this book. At the same time it is a necessary read for anyone who prescribes psychotropics–an odd combination–informative AND enjoyable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Michael G. Rayel, MD said,
Wrote on April 12, 2010 @ 12:35 am
One of the good books in psychopharmacology. The details are crisp and informative but not too overwhelming. Although the format remains ‘traditional’ (separate sections for antidepressants, antianxiety, and antipsychotic meds), this text is great for clinicians, students, and trainees.
Rating: 4 / 5