num_pages: 900
description: The growing use of psychotropic drugs has brought new opportunities and fresh challenges to the mental health care professional. That's why this PDR® Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals™ was It will help you understand the beneficial effects—and the dangerous side effects—of today's potent psychotherapeutic medications. Its focus is psychotropic drugs—over 70 common ones are profiled by brand name. When you need to know—you need this guide. Expanded Scope Includes Most Common Prescription DrugsBecause it covers the emotional and psychological side effects of all the most commonly used prescription drugs—and details how they can interact with psychotropic medications—this PDR guide can suggest potential solutions to a broad range of unexplained clinical problems. A global view of the patient's total medication profile often yields a simple solution to seemingly intractable dilemmas. Written and Formatted for Easy AccessNot a textbook, this guide is designed for ready reference, providing easy-to-understand information quickly and clearly. A straightforward non-technical writing style ensures quick comprehension. Combined with a logical and consistent design format, this guide's dictionary-style organization makes every lookup fast and simple. Detailed profiles of over 70 common psychotropic drugs· organized by brand name· written in a non-technical style· gives proper usage and administration of each drug· includes common side effects, special warnings, and contraindications Includes Other Vital Drug Information· describes over 1,000 common prescription drugs and their approved uses· lists psychological side effects of common prescription drugs· includes key interactions with psychotropic drugs Comprehensive and AuthoritativeThere's no other reference like the new PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals. Here's what makes it so · Psychotropic Drug Profiles by Brand Name· Interactions with Psychotropic Drugs· Approved Uses of Common Prescription Drugs· Psychological Side Effects of Common Prescription Drugs· Psychotropic Herbs and Supplements· Prescription Drugs with Potential for Abuse
language: English
title: PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals
titlecomplete: PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals
genres: Reference, Psychology
ratings_count: 24
publisher: Physicians Desk Reference Inc