Introduction to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics -- Antidepressants -- Antipsychotics -- Anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics -- Mood stabilizers.
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"Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology, Second Edition, provides an indispensable guide to vital information in the rapidly expanding field of psychopharmacology. The updated edition of this popular handbook will continue to be a reference that is simply the essential starting point in psychopharmacology for residents and experienced clinicians alike." "Such readers will find a quick, current, and accessible guide to psychotropic medications, including dosages, indications, and drug interactions. An all-new introductory chapter equips the reader with a basic understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Critical information about antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers is summarized in an easy-to-use structure." "Ready at the reader's fingertips are a wealth of tables and graphs for quick clinical consultation, unique self-instruction sets of questions and answers, fascinating vignettes and puzzlers, extensive references, and - new to this edition - an invaluable set of 50 CME questions and answers, perfect for those preparing for the psychiatry board examinations."--Jacket.