Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice

by Talia Puzantian, Daniel Carlat

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.

Now covering side effects!
This new edition includes additional fact sheets covering side effects to give you quick-reference access to understanding the most common side effects your patients experience with practical tips on how to manage them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732952294
Publisher:	Carlat Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	04/01/2022
Series:	Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice , #6
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	278
File size:	33 MB
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About the Author

Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP, is an associate professor at Keck Graduate Institute, School of Pharmacy in Claremont, CA and the deputy editor of The Carlat Psychiatry Report.

Daniel Carlat, MD, is the editor-in-chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report and associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University. He is also the author of Drug Metabolism in Psychiatry: A Clinical Guide and The Psychiatric Interview.

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

Editorial Reviews

"Let Puzantian and Carlat make space in your brain,
because the facts you need as a prescriber are right here."
--Jerrold Rosenbaum, MD
Chief of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

"An essential reference for clinicians who need
practical psychopharmacology information at their
fingertips in a busy clinical setting."
--Mark Leary, MD
Deputy Chief of Psychiatric Services, San Francisco General Hospital, Professor, UCSF School of Medicine

"A most useful desk-side book for the clinician who needs accurate and practical information about commonly used medications."
Vivien Burt, MD, PhD
Founder and co-director, UCLA Women's Life Center
Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine

"Provides great information in a concise, thoughtfully developed format that is perfect
for busy clinicians."
Stephen Strakowski, MD
Professor and Chair of Psychiatry, University of Texas at Austin

"Designed with the prescriber in mind, the 4th edition retains the user-friendly format while presenting the medications most relevant to clinical practice. I particularly enjoy reading the 'Fun Facts' included for most medication fact sheets--as these will teach something new to even seasoned psychopharmacologists!"
Dost Onger, MD
Chief of Psychotic Disorders Division and Director of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Research Program, McLean Hospital
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

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