This handbook discusses the medications used in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases from the perspective of practicing clinicians. There is a considerable overlap between these two specialties with both sides using drugs of the other specialty. The book provides a quick reference guide to help clinicians select appropriate drugs, dosages, and understand the adverse effects and clinically significant drug interactions in neuropsychopharmacology. It consists of 12 chapters with illustrations, tables, and flow charts as well as case examples relevant to the needs of clinicians. Clinical Neuropsychopharmacology is a handy guide to prescribing with greater confidence.
This handbook discusses the medications used in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases from the perspective of practicing clinicians. There is a considerable overlap between these two specialties with both sides using drugs of the other specialty. The book provides a quick reference guide to help clinicians select appropriate drugs, dosages, and understand the adverse effects and clinically significant drug interactions in neuropsychopharmacology. It consists of 12 chapters with illustrations, tables, and flow charts as well as case examples relevant to the needs of clinicians. Clinical Neuropsychopharmacology is a handy guide to prescribing with greater confidence.
Simplifies approach to making appropriate drug selection in neuropsychiatric disorders
Offers disease-wise coverage of pharmacologic agents
Shares many tips and insights on how to best use these drugs in combination
Explains adverse effects in a clear and crisp manner
Highlights drug interactions of clinical importance
Vikas Dhikav
Adverse drug reaction of neuro-psychopharmacotherapeutic agent Antidepressants, anti-psychotics Drugs of abuse Drugs usage, doses, preparations of CNS drugs Polypharmacy Practice of neurospychopharmacology in developing nations Sedatives, hypnotics, antiepileptic