Title: Prescriber’s Guide: Antipsychotics: Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology, 6th Edition
Author: Stephen M. Stahl
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Description:
The “Prescriber’s Guide: Antipsychotics,” part of Stephen M. Stahl’s renowned “Essential Psychopharmacology” series, is a comprehensive resource for clinicians prescribing antipsychotic medications. In this 6th edition, Dr. Stahl provides an up-to-date and in-depth overview of the pharmacology, efficacy, side effects, and practical considerations associated with antipsychotic drugs.
Designed as a practical reference for healthcare professionals, this guide covers a wide range of antipsychotic medications, including first-generation (typical) and second-generation (atypical) agents. Each drug profile includes information on dosing, indications, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, and potential adverse effects.
The book emphasizes evidence-based prescribing practices and offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate antipsychotic medication based on individual patient factors, such as diagnosis, symptom severity, comorbidities, and medication tolerability. Dr. Stahl also provides recommendations for managing treatment-resistant schizophrenia, as well as adjunctive therapies for addressing persistent symptoms.
In addition to drug-specific information, the “Prescriber’s Guide” incorporates practical tools and resources, such as treatment algorithms, monitoring parameters, and patient education materials. The text is complemented by tables, figures, and case vignettes to facilitate understanding and application of key concepts.
Published by Cambridge University Press, this 6th edition of the “Prescriber’s Guide: Antipsychotics” remains a valuable resource for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, this guide serves as an indispensable tool for optimizing the pharmacotherapy of patients with schizophrenia and related conditions.