Sections
Psychopharmacology: Introduction | General Principles | Antidepressant Medications | Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics | Antipsychotic Medications | Treatment of Schizophrenia | Mood Stabilizers | Conclusion | Key Points | Suggested Readings | References
Excerpt
The pharmacological armamentarium for the treatment
of psychiatric illnesses is rapidly expanding with the addition of
new medications, innovative formulations of drug delivery, and the
identification of potential biological treatment targets. As the
psychotropic medication pharmacopoeia grows, clinicians are faced
with the daunting task of incorporating an expanded knowledge base
of pharmacology and medicine to prescribe these medications safely
and effectively.