By Samoon Ahmad M.D.

Are you a healthcare professional looking for a comprehensive guide to psychiatric drug treatment? Look no further than Kaplan and Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment. Now in its 8th edition and presented in vibrant full color, this trusted resource is your go-to reference for all your psychiatric drug therapy needs.

Written by Dr. Samoon Ahmad, a renowned expert in the field, this handbook provides a wealth of data on each drug in a clear and concise manner. With this book in your hands, you can quickly and efficiently retrieve the information you need, saving you time and ensuring the best possible patient care.

This new edition of Kaplan and Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment is fully up to date with the latest advancements in the field. It covers a wide range of topics, including cannabis and its therapeutic uses, psychedelics such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine, and the role of genetics and pharmacogenomics testing in psychiatric treatment. You’ll also find information on brain stimulation and other novel technologies that are transforming the field of psychiatry.

One of the standout features of this handbook is its comprehensive coverage of FDA-approved drugs. You’ll find information on new drugs that have recently hit the market, as well as updated information on drug selection and use that reflects the latest research data and clinical experience.

An understanding of the complex relationship between psychotropic medicines and medical comorbidities is crucial for healthcare professionals. This handbook addresses this relationship, emphasizing recognition, investigation, treatment, and management of medical complications associated with the use of psychotropic medicines.

The new full-color format of this edition makes it even easier to navigate. Color icons highlight side effects, notable benefits, and other important indications for each drug, helping you make informed prescribing decisions.

With a wealth of data for each drug, this handbook covers everything you need to know: chemical name, preparation and dosages, pharmacologic actions, indications for use and clinical applications, use in specific populations (such as children, elderly persons, and pregnant or nursing women), side effects and adverse reactions, and drug-drug interactions.

Kaplan and Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment is an essential resource for psychiatrists, physicians, psychiatric residents, medical students, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and other professionals who provide care for patients with mental illness. It is designed to be practical, concise, and accessible, making it the perfect companion for busy healthcare professionals.

Product Details

• Publisher: LWW; Eighth edition (June 3, 2023)
• Language: English
• eBook Digital: 552 pages
• ISBN-10: 1975168992
• ISBN-13: 978-1975168995

If you’re ready to enhance your knowledge and improve patient care, order your copy of Kaplan and Sadock’s Pocket Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Treatment today. Your patients will thank you!