Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents [Spiral-bound]

Kalyna Z. Bezchlibnyk-Butler (Editor), Adil S. Virani (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0889373094 | ISBN-13: 978-0889373099 | Edition: 2nd

This book is designed to fill a need for a comprehensive but compact and easy-to-use reference for all mental health professionals dealing with children and adolescents. The new edition of the widely praised handbook summarizes the latest information from the published literature (scientific data, controlled clinical trials, case reports) and clinical experience in compact and easy-to-use charts and bulleted lists for each class of psychotropic drug used in children and adolescents. The spiralbound handbook includes for each class of drugs both monograph statements on use in children and adolescents and approved indications, as well as the available data concerning off-label indications, findings from open and double-blind studies concerning doses, adverse affects, and other considerations in these age groups. For each class of drug, summary information is provided on: Classification; Product availability; Indications; Pharmacology; Dosing; Pharmacokinetics; Adverse effects; Withdrawal; Precautions; Toxicity; Nursing implications; Drug interactions; Contraindications; Patient instructions; and Interactions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Authoritatively and exhaustively compiles currently available information in a user-friendly form...The aim of the Handbook is to be a source of 'fast facts' for the busy clinician...an aim it achieves splendidly." (M. Gittelman, Int J Mental Health 2005) "Well-researched...An essential reference book [that] all professionals should have...Full of indispensable information and data in a sequenced and logical design." (P. Shelley, Drogo Research - Int J Psychiatric Nursing Res, 2004) "Provides the busy clinician with all the information that is essential for those prescribing a psychotropic drug to a child or adolescent...Very 'user friendly'...Highly recommended to all clinicians that specialize in treating children and adolescents." (B.E. Leonard, in Human Psychopharmacol, 2005) "If you see children who are placed on psychotropic medications, this books clearly falls into your 'must-have' category." (J.C. Courtney, in Child Neuropsychol, 2005)"

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 346 pages
• Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Pub; 2nd edition (April 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0889373094
• ISBN-13: 978-0889373099
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and Precise, April 5, 2008

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Felipe A. Picon (Porto Alegre, Brasil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents (Spiral-bound)

Once Kalyna et. al bring us a great quick reference book. This is the second edition of the Clinical handbook of psychotropic drugs for children and adolescents and it keeps the same up to date information on all the psychotropics used in this population.
This handbook is a "must have" book for every one that treats children and adolescent swho are on psychotropics. Nowadays there many of these drugs and their benefits are manytimes life-saving.
This is a great book!
I'm already looking forward for the next edition!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly written, exceptionally useful, July 16, 2011

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W. Pinder "Counselor Woman" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents (Spiral-bound)

This book is written in chart form, making it simple to locate all the information a clinician needs about psychotropic medications for children and adolescents. Medications are grouped by type (i.e. anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, etc.)It contains usual dosage information,possible side effects, warnings and contraindications. This text makes finding the medication information you need quick and easy without having to dig through the PDR.

If you work with children, adolescents, and their families, you need to have this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text, May 22, 2009

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Ellie May (Ocala, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents (Spiral-bound)

Very helpful for outpatient psychiatric practice for children. Well organized so that information can be accessed quickly.