Mastering Psychotropic Medication Side Effects: A Comprehensive Guide

Staying up-to-date with the latest developments in psychopharmacology is crucial for mental health professionals. The second edition of Managing the Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications by Joseph F. Goldberg provides a wealth of information on new psychotropic drugs, identifiable risk factors, and effective management strategies.

Unlike other psychopharmacology textbooks, this guide bridges the educational gap between psychiatry and primary care medicine, offering a thorough examination of the effects of psychotropic drugs and practical clinical advice on managing complications.

Comprehensive Coverage

The book is divided into three parts, covering:

• Global issues in assessing and formulating adverse effects, along with basic pharmacology, physiology, and medical monitoring concepts.
• Organ-specific information on managing side effects, including cardiovascular, dermatological, and neurological effects.
• Summary recommendations, appendices, and self-assessment questions and resources for practitioners.

What’s New in the Second Edition

This updated edition includes:

• Updated summaries on drug-drug interactions, iatrogenic cardiac arrhythmias, drug pressor effects, and orthostatic hypotension.
• Revised discussions on avoiding lithium nephrotoxicity, handling adverse effect emergencies, and understanding new FDA classifications about drug safety during pregnancy.
• An expanded section on pharmacogenetic testing to predict adverse drug effects.
• New treatments for sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, cognitive complaints, and other common side effects.
• Revised summary tables for rapid assessment and management.
• An expanded section on supplemental resources.
• An updated and expanded self-assessment section with more key questions.

Busy clinicians will find Managing the Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications an indispensable reference, providing both scientific and scholarly discussion of the consequences of drug therapies and the range of available strategies to effectively manage adverse effects.

Stay current with the latest developments in psychopharmacology and ensure the best possible outcomes for your patients with this comprehensive guide.

Book Details

Published by American Psychiatric Publishing, August 20, 2018. Language: English. ISBN: 9781585624881, 9781615372034.