Rational Use of Psychotropic Drugs (3rd Edition)

Author: Zhang Jizhi et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The Rational Use of Psychotropic Drugs (3rd Edition) was released on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Medical Publishing House, serving as a tribute to the publisher. The book's 1st and 2nd editions were titled Clinical Application and Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs, but the name was changed to better reflect its content. Since the 2nd edition was published eight years ago, significant advancements have been made in psychotropic drugs during this period. New medications, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers, have been continuously developed. Additionally, cognitive enhancers have shown encouraging progress, boosting patients' confidence. Among these numerous new drugs, not only have the indications for treating mental disorders been expanded, but adverse reactions have also been significantly reduced. This enhances patient compliance, allows for long-term medication use, and lowers relapse and rehospitalization rates. It will strongly promote the development of community mental health services, improve recovery levels, and help patients reintegrate into society. The writing of this book strives to ensure scientific rigor, clinical applicability, and up-to-date content, with concise and clear language for easy comprehension. Certain drug names in the book have been updated according to the standardized names in the National Essential Medicines (2nd Edition, 2002) compiled by the National Drug Administration. These are not new drugs but have been corrected for accuracy, so readers are advised to note this.