Clinical Primer of Psychopharmacology: A Practical Guide 2/e

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Organized for easy reference this text covers the important pharmacologic and clinical characteristics of psychotropic drugs. Clear-cut indications for treatment and guidelines for clinical use are provided for each class of drugs. Current diagnostic terminology from DSM-III-T is used where applicable. Includes expanded sections on side-effects and drug interactions. Also addressed is the use of psychotropic drugs in the elderly and in pregnancy/lactation.