Description
Prescribing Psychotropics: From Drug Mechanisms to Clinical Practice
By [Author Name(s), e.g., David A. Mrazek or Stephen M. Stahl]
This comprehensive psychiatric pharmacotherapy manual translates cutting-edge research into actionable treatment protocols for mood, anxiety, psychotic, and cognitive disorders. Updated to reflect 2023-2024 guidelines, it’s the most trusted resource for safe, personalized prescribing.
Key Features:
💊 Drug-Specific Guidance
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150+ psychotropics (SSRIs, atypicals, stimulants, etc.)
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Dosing strategies by diagnosis (e.g., MDD, bipolar II, PTSD)
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Side-effect management (metabolic, sexual, neurological)
🧬 Personalized Medicine
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Pharmacogenomic testing interpretation (CYP450, HLA risks)
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Pregnancy/lactation safety ratings
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Geriatric/pediatric adjustments
📊 Clinical Decision Tools
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Treatment-resistant depression algorithms
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Cross-tapering schedules
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Risk/benefit comparison charts
New in This Edition:
✔ 2024 FDA-approved medications (e.g., zuranolone for PPD)
✔ Digital therapeutics integration (e.g., app-assisted CBT)
✔ Telehealth prescribing protocols
Why Rent?
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Save 60% vs. purchasing new
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Temporary need for board exams (e.g., ABPN)
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Highlight/key drug tables for rotations
Perfect For:
✔ Psychiatry residents
✔ PMHNPs and PAs
✔ Clinical pharmacists
✔ Mental health fellows
