Atypical Antipsychotics: From Bench to Bedside

by John C. Csernansky (Editor), John Lauriello (Editor)

Overview

Showcasing the latest studies in the field, this reference unveils recent breakthroughs in the use of atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of a variety of patient populations-tracking developments in the management of patients with schizophrenia and affective psychotic disorders, as well as therapeutic regimens for children and adolescents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135534950
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/20/2004
Series:	Medical Psychiatry Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360
File size:	780 KB

About the Author

John C. Csernansky, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis Missouri. John Lauriello, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

Table of Contents

Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs: Theories of Mechanism of Action Scott Filippino and John G. Csernansky; Probing the Receptorsome Unveils the Receptor Pharmacology of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Bryan L. Roth; Neurophysiological Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Patricio O'Donnell; Behavioral Models of Atypical Antipsychotic Drug Action in Rodents Mark E. Bardgett; Metabolic Regulation and Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Pierre Chue; The Nosology of Psychosis: Schizophrenia, Affective Psychotic Disorders, and Drug-Induced Psychotic Disorders John Lauriello; Acute Efficacy of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Steve Marder; Long-Term Efficacy of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Robert Conley; Assessing the Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics on the CNS Utilizing Neuroimaging Juan Bustillo; Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs in Children and Adolescents Peter Buckley; Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs for the Treatment of Affective Disorders Martha Sajatovic; New Approaches to Drug Development Donald C. Goff; Index

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer:
Description: This is an acceptable introduction to the basic science and clinical utilization of atypical antipsychotic agents. Its concise, well-organized chapters present an up-to-date review of current knowledge on relevant issues in this area. The editors and contributors have the requisite backgrounds to write authoritatively on this subject.
Purpose: This publication arrives at an opportune time to assess the progress of psychopharmacotherapy of psychotic and other disorders since the reintroduction of clozapine. Overall, the book generally provides a good discussion of the development and use of atypical antipsychotics.
Audience:
Features: Written with the nonresearcher in mind, the book will be a helpful resource for medical students, residents, and clinical practitioners working with these agents.
Assessment: The book features discussions of basic pharmacology, including excellent reviews on mechanism of action, neurophysiological effects, and the role of animal models in the development of antipsychotics. Critical issues regarding the clinical efficacy of these agents for various disorders, as well as their safety and tolerability, are also addressed. While the book is generally clear and informative, some of the chapters attempt to cover too much material in an abbreviated form (e.g., chapters 9 and 12). The few illustrations and general layout are serviceable, but not exceptional.

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