Psychiatric Drug Handbook

Psychiatric Drug Handbook
By Lopamudra (Dhar) Chowdhury

The second edition of Psychiatric Drug Handbook is a reliable, quick-reference guide designed to assist students, clinicians, and nursing professionals in the safe and effective use of psychotropic medications. This concise yet comprehensive handbook presents essential drug information in an easy-to-understand format, covering mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, dosage guidelines, and nursing considerations.

Tailored specifically for psychiatric practice, the book offers updated content on newer antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics, along with special focus on drug interactions and management of adverse effects. Ideal for both academic use and clinical settings, it serves as a vital tool for anyone involved in psychiatric care.

Key Features:

• Updated information on commonly used psychotropic drugs

• Includes dosage guidelines, adverse effects, and nursing implications

• Clear categorization of drugs based on therapeutic use

• Practical tips for monitoring and managing side effects

• Pocket-friendly, student- and nurse-oriented design

Book Information:

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• ISBN: 9789356964914

• Subject: Psychiatry

• Binding Type: Paperback

• Author: Lopamudra (Dhar) Chowdhury

• Publisher: Jaypee Medical Publishers