Quick and comprehensive information on psychotropic drugs for children and adolescents.Accurate and up-to-dateSpecific to children and adolescentsCharts and tables help decision-makingIcons and full colorMore about this bookThe Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents is a unique resource to help you make the right choices about psychotropic medications for younger patients. The fifth edition of this widely acclaimed reference has been fully updated and expanded.Updated information on psychiatric disorders in children and adolescentsUnique comparison charts (dosages, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions...)that allow you to see at a glance which medication is the most suitable for each patientInstantly recognizable icons in full color throughout, allowing you to quickly find all the information you seek: General information on medications, availability, and indications Drug action, dosing, pharmacokinetics, and related areas Warnings and precautions Patient-related information, such as lab monitoring recommendations, nursing implications, and patient adviceClearly written patient and caregiver information sheets as printable pdf filesThis book is a must for all mental health professionals working with children and adolescents who need an up-to-date, easy-to use, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs.New in this edition:New chapters on Prescribing Safely and Ethically to Children and Adolescents, Pharmacogenetic Information for Common Psychotropic Drugs, and Aggression Management in Children and AdolescentsNeuroscience-based nomenclature added to Product Availability tablesAntipsychotic-Induced Extrapyramidal Side Effect (EPSE) chapter completely revised, plus new section on monitoring scales for EPSEAnxiolytics section on buspirone and benzodiazepine comparison table revised