Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice

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Overview

The Medication Fact Book is a comprehensive reference guide covering all the important facts, from cost to pharmacokinetics, about the most commonly prescribed medications in psychiatry. Composed of single-page, reader-friendly fact sheets, treatment algorithms, and quick-scan medication tables, this book offers guidance, clinical pearls, and bottom-line assessments of more than 100 of the most common medications you use and are asked about in your practice. 


Get the information you need at a glance: 

  • Off-label uses 
  • Dosages and generic availability 
  • Mechanisms of action 
  • Cost information 
  • Bottom-line impressions


This revised edition features: 

  • 173 fact sheets 
  • 33 reference tables 
  • Plus, eight appendices and 10 treatment algorithms

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798987335499
Publisher: Carlat Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 01/01/2024
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 290
Sales rank: 172,222
File size: 33 MB
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About the Author

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP, is a professor of clinical sciences at Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Claremont, CA. She is the deputy editor of The Carlat Report newsletters and co-author of the Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice.
Daniel J. Carlat, MD, is the founder and president of Carlat Publishing and is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction
ADHD Medications
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Guanfacine (Intuniv)
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
Methylphenidate IR (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate ER (Concerta, Ritalin-SR and LA)
Methylphenidate Transdermal (Daytrana)
Mixed Amphetamine Salts (Adderall)
Antidepressants
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selegiline Transdermal (EMSAM)
Trazodone (Oleptro)
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Vortioxetine (Brintellix)
Antipsychotics
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Asenapine (Saphris)
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)
Cariprazine (Vraylar)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Clozapine (Clozaril)
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Iloperidone (Fanapt)
Loxapine (Loxitane)
Lurasidone (Latuda)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Paliperidone (Invega)
Perphenazine (Trilafon)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Thiothixene (Navane)
Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics
Anxiolytic Medications
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Buspirone (BuSpar)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Diazepam (Valium)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Prazosin (Minipress)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Dementia Medications
Donepezil (Aricept)
Galantamine (Razadyne)
Memantine (Namenda)
Memantine ER/Donepezil (Namzaric)
Rivastigmine (Exelon, Exelon Patch)
Hypnotics
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine, doxylamine)
Doxepin (Silenor)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Suvorexant (Belsomra)
Temazepam (Restoril)
Triazolam (Halcion)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Mood Stabilizers
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Lithium (Lithobid)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Valproic Acid (Depakote)
Natural Treatments
L-Methylfolate (Deplin)
Melatonin
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil)
S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe)
St. John's Wort
Table 1: ADHD Medications
Table 2: Antidepressants
Table 3: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Table 3.1: Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions of SSRIs
Table 4: APA/ADA Monitoring Protocol for Patients on SGAs
Table 5: Typical Antipsychotics
Table 6: Atypical Antipsychotics
Table 7: Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Table 8: Anxiolytic Medications
Table 9: Dementia Medications
Table 10: Hypnotics
Table 11: Mood Stabilizers
Table 12: Natural Treatments
Table 13: Novel Anticonvulsants
Table 14: Sexual Dysfunction Medications
Table 15: Substance Abuse and Dependence Medications
Appendix A Table: CYP450 Drug Interactions for Some Commonly Prescribed Medications
Appendix B Table: Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation
Appendix C Table: Schedules of Controlled Substances
Appendix D Table: Lab Monitoring for Psychiatric Medications
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