Clinical Psychopharmacology for Neurologists: A Practical Guide

Description:

This book provides neurologists with a basic knowledge of psychiatric medications.  It begins with general principles of psychopharmacology and the frequency of psychiatric illness in neurology patients. It goes on to cover psychoactive drugs in the elderly and treating behavioral symptoms of dementia.  There is a special emphasis on drug-drug and drug-diet interactions that may be seen in clinical practice.  Neurologists, residents, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists and psychiatrists in training will find this practical guide invaluable in numerous clinical settings. 

Table of contents (12 chapters):

Psychopharmacology for Neurologists

Pages 1-4

Kinsella, Laurence J., MD (et al.)

General Principles of Psychopharmacology

Pages 5-33

Williams, James M., MD (et al.)

Special Considerations for the Elderly

Pages 35-44

Grossberg, George T., MD

Antidepressants

Pages 45-71

Jennings, Leigh, MD

Anxiolytics

Pages 73-95

Beck, David A., MD (et al.)

Sedatives and Hypnotics

Pages 97-115

Redden, William Maurice, MD

Treating the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia

Pages 117-130

Newman, Brianne M., MD

Antipsychotics

Pages 131-150

Chen, Alexander, MD (et al.)

Cognitive Enhancers

Pages 151-180

Deardorff, William James, MD (et al.)

Drug-Drug Interactions and Psychiatric Medication

Pages 181-200

Kinsella, Laurence J., MD

Mood Stabilizers, Anticonvulsants, and Anti-agitants

Pages 201-211

Newman, William J., MD

Drug-Dietary Interactions: Over-the-Counter Medications, Herbs, and Dietary Supplements

Pages 213-224

Kinsella, Laurence J., MD (et al.)