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.
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Table of Content
1. Psychopharmacology for Neurologists.- 2. General Principles of Psychopharmacology.- 3. Special Considerations for the Elderly.- 4. Antidepressants.- 5. Anxiolytics.- 6. Sedatives and Hypnotics.- 7. Treating the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia.- 8. Antipsychotics.- 9. Cognitive Enhancers.- 10. Mood Stabilizers, Anticonvulsants, and Anti-agitants.- 11. Drug-Dietary Interactions: Over-the-Counter Medications, Herbs and Dietary Supplements.About the author
George T. Grossberg, MDSamuel W. Fordyce Professor
Director, Geriatric Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO, USA
Laurence Kinsella, MD
Adjunct Professor of Neurology
SSM St. Louis University
Co-Director, Neurology
SSM Neuroscience Institute
St. Louis, MO, USA
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 234 ● ISBN 9783319746043 ● File size 3.6 MB ● Editor George T. Grossberg & Laurence J. Kinsella ● Publisher Springer International Publishing ● City Cham ● Country CH ● Published 2018 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 6269748 ● Copy protection Social DRM
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