Clinical Manual of Geriatric Psychopharmacology: A Comprehensive Guide to Psychotropic Use in Elderly Patients

Since the first edition of Clinical Manual of Geriatric Psychopharmacology was published, the field has witnessed significant advancements, with dozens of new medications being released and existing ones being reformulated. This new volume, written by Sandra A. Jacobson, provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in geriatric psychopharmacology, making it an indispensable resource for clinicians and healthcare professionals.

New Drugs Covered

This comprehensive manual covers a wide range of new drugs, including:

• Asenapine
• Paliperidone
• Iloperidone
• Lurasidone
• Desvenlafaxine
• Vilazodone
• Long-acting trazodone
• Milnacipran
• Armodafinil
• Extended-release valproate
• Rotigotine transdermal
• Tetrabenazine
• Dextromethorphan
• Long-acting gabapentin
• Transdermal buprenorphine

Standardized Format for Easy Reference

Each chapter of the manual follows a standardized format, covering essential topics such as:

• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacodynamics and mechanism of action
• Drug interactions
• Clinical use, including:
• Choice of drug
• Alternative formulations/routes
• Pre-treatment evaluation
• Dose and dose titration
• PRN use
• Monitoring treatment
• Drug levels
• Managing treatment resistance
• Switching drugs
• Duration of treatment
• Discontinuation
• Overdose
• Adverse effects
• Treatment of selected syndromes and disorders

The manual also features dozens of tables, boxes, and figures to help organize and present complex material in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand and apply in clinical settings.

Specific Drug Summaries for Quick Reference

The manual includes “Specific Drug Summaries” – one-page summaries of prescribing information for individual drugs – providing fast access to critical information in a simple format.

Designed for Clinicians and Healthcare Professionals

This clinical reference is designed for residents, fellows, and all clinicians in psychiatry and medicine who diagnose and treat psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions affecting geriatric patients. It can be used across all treatment settings, including inpatient, outpatient, day hospital, consultation, and nursing home.

Meticulously referenced and grounded in the latest research, Clinical Manual of Geriatric Psychopharmacology, Second Edition, is the definitive guide to psychotropic use in elderly patients. Clinicians can rely confidently on its up-to-date coverage and authoritative counsel.