Psychiatric Drugs Explained

by David Healy (Author), David Healy (Author)

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  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

  A sound knowledge base with readily available information about the effects, benefits and side-effects of drugs is an important part of the health education role of all health care professionals. This is particularly important in the case of psychotrophic drugs where resulting behavioural and physical changes are sometimes closely tied up with the presenting condition. Project 2000 students on the Mental Health Branch should find this book of particular relevance as it is a holistic approach to care. Psychiatric Drugs Explained explores in clear language those topics associated with the major classifications of psychotrophic drugs. The drug regimes for management of psychoses, affective disorders, anxiety, insomnia, cognitive impairment and sexual dysfunction are all considered in turn, along with details on how the drug concerned may interfere with individual functioning or impinge on individual well-being. Through the use of this book, the reader should be able to fully inform patients of the nature of their prescribed compound, the potential benefits and possible side-effects. This is to help enlist the patients participation in managing their own medication and their condition. The author's use of first person accounts of the effects of taking these drugs should enable the reader to empathize with the patient.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.25

  The new edition of this book will continue to provide a comprehensive and clear guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. The major drug categories are listed, and the clinical uses, modes of action and side effects of principal drugs in each category are described. The text provides drug names in generic, as well as both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a comprehensive review of drug treatment organised by condition, the text also addresses important issues for professionals and their clients concerning consent, liability and the management of side effects and withdrawal. The book provides a readable reference source of essential information for professionals to work with their clients in considering treatment options. This edition has been completely revised and updated to include new drugs and treatment options, and continues to address the key concerns for health care professionals around compliance, partnerships in treatment options and issues of accountability in practice. New information in this edition deals with withdrawal from antidepressants, treatment of bipolar disorders, and the controversial topic of the use of psychotropic drugs for children.