Prescriber's Guide – Children and Adolescents, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Prescriber's Guide – Children and Adolescents: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology This extensively revised second edition provides a user-friendly step-by-step manual on the range of psychotropic medications prescribed for children and adolescents by clinicians and nurse practitioners. It combines evidence-based data with clinically informed guidance to support prescribers in the field during pediatric practice. Based on the renowned Stahl's series, this edition uses a full-color template-driven navigation system to present illustrated guidance on dosing, titration, and pharmacogenetics. Each drug profile is organized to ensure rapid access to critical therapeutic and safety information. Inside this book, you'll find: • Algorithms for treating frequently encountered pediatric disorders including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. • New sections dedicated to pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics specific to children and adolescents. • Color-coded sections covering therapeutics, safety, and tolerability for streamlined navigation. • Detailed guidance on dosing and titration strategies for a wide variety of psychotropic medications. • Coverage of nearly double the number of medications compared to the previous edition. • Updated key references and clinical pearls regarding the art of pediatric psychopharmacology. Perfect for child and adolescent psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals specialized in pediatric care. Product Details • Author: Stephen M. Stahl, Jeffrey R. Strawn • Publisher: Cambridge University Press • Edition: 2nd • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: May 2, 2024 • Language: English • Pages: 604 • Dimensions: 5.25 x 1 x 8.75 inches • Item Weight: 2.31 pounds • ISBN-10: 1009267507 • ISBN-13: 978-1009267502

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

ISBN: 978-1009267502