The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology

The sixth edition of The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology features 12 all-new chapters and is fully aligned with the revised DSM-5-TR classification. It provides an in-depth look at the rapidly evolving field of neuropsychopharmacology, covering topics from molecular biology and genomics to neuroimaging and personalized medicine. The main body of the textbook examines medication classes and their pharmacology, including history, discovery, preclinical and clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetic parameters, mechanism of action, indications and efficacy, side effects and toxicology, and drug-drug interactions. The second volume focuses on psychopharmacological approaches to treating major psychiatric disorders and specific populations. It includes chapters on personalized medicine, artificial intelligence and machine learning, new medications, investigational agents, alcohol use disorder, PTSD, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD in adults, women in all life phases, and individuals with intellectual developmental disorder. With its level of detail, this textbook is a valuable resource for novice and seasoned clinicians alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 2216 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2024
Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing

More than 160 authors—including more than 75 new contributors—contributed their knowledge to this sixth edition of The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Psychopharmacology. This two-volume text offers an unparalleled, in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving field of neuropsychopharmacology. The opening chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse disciplines that support the subsequent chapters, covering topics ranging from molecular biology and genomics to neuroimaging and personalized medicine in psychiatry. The main body of the Textbook delves into the examination of medication classes that form the foundation of psychopharmacological treatment. For each drug within a class, data are meticulously reviewed, covering historical and discovery aspects, preclinical and clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetic parameters, mechanism of action, indications and efficacy, side effects and toxicology, and drug-drug interactions. The Textbook's second volume focuses on psychopharmacological approaches to treating patients with major psychiatric disorders, such as mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders, as well as specific populations, including adults with ADHD and pediatric patients. For each specific condition, patient population, or setting, chapters provide valuable guidance on topics such as medication selection, combination and maintenance dosing regimens, side-effect monitoring and management, and optimization of treatment response. Concluding this volume is an Appendix of Psychiatric Medications, which presents essential information about each of the agents covered in the Textbook in a user-friendly tabular format. Noteworthy additions to this textbook include.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781615374359
Edition number: Sixth Edition