Perinatal Psychopharmacology, 1st ed. 2019
Coordonnateurs : Uguz Faruk, Orsolini Laura
The book offers a comprehensive overview of psychopharmacological treatments for nearly all specific psychiatric conditions (e.g. bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder) and includes chapters on clinical approaches to treating these disorders. As such, it will appeal to a wide readership, including psychiatrists, obstetricians, gynecologists and pediatricians.
Part I: Introduction To Perinatal Psychopharmacology: Epidemiology of use of psychotropic drugs in pregnant and nursing women. Maternal and infant drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetic changes in psychotropic drugs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Safety parameters and risk categories used for psychotropic drugs in pregnancy and lactation. General approach to pharmacological treatments during the perinatal period.- Part Ii: Safety Of Psychotropic Drugs During Pregnancy And Lactation: Antidepressants in pregnancy. Antidepressants during lactation. Antipsychotics in pregnancy. Antipsychotics during lactation. Mood stabilizers in pregnancy. Mood stabilizers during lactation. Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs in pregnancy. Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs during lactation.- Part Iii: Pharmacological Management Of Psychiatric Disorders During The Perinatal Period: Major depression. Bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia and related psychoses. Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Anxiety disorders. Posttraumatic stress disorder. Alcohol use disorders. Substance use disorders. Sleep disorders. Eating disorders.
Laura Orsolini is a M.D., Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Research Assistant at the Psychopharmacology Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit, Department of Psychopharmacology, University of Hertfordshire, UK. She received her Medical Degree from the University of Pavia, Italy. She completed her training at the Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy and subsequently at the Department of Psychopharmacology, University of Hertfordshire as research assistant. She also holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry from the University of San Marino, Republic of San Marino. Her research interests focus on perinatal mental health, addictions, and eating disorders.
Includes psychopharmacological treatments for nearly all psychiatric diagnoses during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Covers the use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy and lactation
Presents expert recommendations based on scientific evidence and clinical experience
Date de parution : 02-2019
Ouvrage de 376 p.
15.5x23.5 cm