Rational Use of Psychotropic Drugs. 3rd Edition

Author: Zhang Jizhi
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Features: The Rational Use of Psychotropic Drugs (Third Edition) coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Medical Publishing House, serving as a tribute to the publisher. The first and second editions were titled Clinical Application and Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs, and the name has been changed to better reflect the actual content. Since the second edition was released eight years ago, there has been rapid development in psychotropic drugs during this period. New drugs, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers, have been continuously developed and introduced. Moreover, cognitive enhancers have also made encouraging progress, which has boosted patients' confidence. Among these numerous new drugs, not only have the indications for treating mental disorders been expanded, but the adverse reactions of the drugs have also been significantly reduced. This has made patients more compliant with treatment, allowing for long-term use, thereby lowering recurrence and rehospitalization rates. It will strongly promote the development of community mental health services, improve recovery levels, and help patients return to society. The writing of this book strives to ensure the scientific rigor, clinical practicality, and advancement of its content, with concise and clear language for easy understanding. Some drug names in the book have been corrected according to the standardized names in the National Essential Medicines (Second Edition, 2002) compiled by the National Medical Products Administration, and these are not new drugs. Please note this.