Clinical Psychopharmacology for Neurologists A Practical Guide /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Grossberg, George T. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Kinsella, Laurence J. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Subjects: Neurology .; Psychopharmacology.; Neurology.

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 dementi...

Table of Contents:

• 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.