Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs and the Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents are independent and unbiased practical tools for psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, physicians, and all mental health professionals. They are packed with unique comparison charts that support effective medication decisions. Color-coding and instantly recognizable icons enable quick access to succinct, bulleted information on all classes of medication, their on- and off-label indications, (US FDA, Health Canada), recommended dosages, US and Canadian trade names, side effects, interactions, pharmacodynamics, precautions in special populations, nursing implications, and much more. Sections on Natural Health Products, Unapproved Treatments, ECT, BLT, and rTMS are included. Patient and caregiver information sheets are provided as printable PDF files

New edition coming July 2021

New in this edition:

• Neuroscience-based nomenclature – added to Product Availability Tables
• Antidepressants chapter includes new section on GABAA Receptor
• Positive Modulator (Brexanolone IV injection; trade name Zulresso), also updates to SSRI use in pregnancy and antidepressant augmentation strategies
• Antipsychotics updates include revised dosing, especially adjustments in hepatic and renal impairment
• Mood stabilisers chapter sections on Lithium and Anticonvulsants extensively revised
• New formulations and trade names include: Adhansia XR (methylphenidate extended-release capsules), Caplyta (lumateperone), Dayvigo (lemborexant), Perseris (risperidone extended-release subcutaneous injection), Probuphine (buprenorphine subdermal implant), Propecia (finasteride tablets), Trelstar (triptorelin slow-release injection)

Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs

Quick and comprehensive information on psychotropic drugs for adults.

• Accurate and up-to-date - now with esketamine (Spravato)
• Comparison charts help decision-making
• Icons and full color
• Available in print and online
• Downloadable patient information sheets

Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents

The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents has become a standard reference and working tool for psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other mental health professionals.

Quick and comprehensive information on psychotropic drugs for children and adolescents.

• Accurate and up-to-date
• Specific to children and adolescents
• Charts and tables help decision-making
• Icons and full color

CHPD Online

In addition to the spiral-bound print editions, the CHPD and the CHPD for Children and Adolescents are also available as online versions with added features that allow even quicker access to the wealth of information provided:

• Auto-completion powered search function
• Browse features for generic names, trade names, indication, and interacting agents
• Column-selector enhancement of comparison charts
• Hundreds of additional references
• Literature hot links for quick access to further reading

Access is available by subscription. For individual customers, subscriptions are available on a 2-year rolling basis. Access details will be e-mailed once your order has been processed (usually within 24­-72 hours). If you are interested in access for institutions, please contact us via e-mail with your particular requirements. If you prefer not to subscribe online, or for any order enquiries, please contact us.

Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs Online

The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs Online is the full-text online version of the popular Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs. It retains all the practical features for which the Clinical Handbook is renowned and make the information even more easily accessible.

As in the print edition, instantly recognizable icons and color coding allow you to find at a glance the information you seek. But the CHPD Online version offers much more. Unique features that allow even quicker access to the wealth of information include:

• Auto-completion powered search function
• Browse features for Generic Names, Trade Names, Indications, and Interacting Agents
• Column-selector enhancement of comparison charts that allows you to choose which information is displayed
• Hundreds of additional references
• Literature hot links for quick access to further reading

Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents Online

The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents Online is the full-text online version of the popular Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents. It retains all the practical features for which the Clinical Handbook is renowned and makes the information even more easily accessible.

As in the print edition, instantly recognizable icons and color coding allow you to find at a glance the information you seek. But the CHPD for Children and Adolescents Online version offers much more. Unique features that allow even quicker access to the wealth of information include:

• Auto-completion powered search function
• Browse features for Generic Names, Trade Names, Indications, and Interacting Agents
• Column-selector enhancement of comparison charts that allows you to choose which information is displayed
• Hundreds of additional references
• Literature hot links for quick access to further reading

Order information

Do you want print and online? Deal with adults and children? Then combine CHPD publications and save. The Clincial Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs is available as a print edition and as an online version, for adults and for children and adolescents. Each print edition and each online subscription (2 years) costs US $99.80.

• Buy any two CHPD products and save nearly US $50.
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