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New in this edition:* Third-generation antipsychotics with major additions and changes* Pharmacogenomics fully revised* ECT thoroughly revised and updated* BLT / rTMS with extended references* Extrapyramidal side effects chart extended* Antidepressants vilazodone and vortioxetine with extended coverage* Updated chart for switching antidepressants* New chart of agents under investigation for treatment of substanceuse disorders* Approved and off-label indications updated* New unapproved treatments with significant updates, includinganti-inflammatories, hormones, and 5-HT3 antagonists, indepression, dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders* New agents include: TGAs N-arylpiperazine (brexiprazole, Rexulti)and phenylpiperazine: (cariprazine, Vrylar), hypnotic suvorexant(Belsomra)* New formulations and trade names include: Brisdelle (paroxetinemesylate), Irenka (duloxetine capsules), Invega Trinza, DyanavelXR, Evekeo, Zenzedi, Adzenys XR-ODT, Aptensio XR, Quillichew ER /Quillivant XRThe Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs has become a standardreference and working tool for psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians,pharmacists, nurses, and other mental health professionals.* Independent, unbiased* Packed with unique, easy-to-read comparison charts and tables(dosages, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions...) for a quickoverview of treatment options* Succinct, bulleted information on all classes of medication: on- andoff-label indications, side effects, interactions, pharmacodynamics,precautions in the young, the elderly, and pregnancy, nursing implications,and much more - all you need to know for each class of drug* Potential interactions and side effects summarized in comparisoncharts* With instantly recognizable icons and in full color throughout,allowing you to find at a glance all the information you seek* Clearly written patient information sheets available for download asprintable PDF filesThis book is a must for everyone who needs an up-to-date, easy