Pharmacotherapy of bipolar disorders

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aubry, Jean-Michel.
Corporate Authors: Wiley InterScience (Online service)
Group Author: Ferrero, François-P.; Schaad, Nicolas.
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470510421
Item Description: Originally published in French as Pharmacothérapie des troubles bipolaires. ©2004.
Carrier Form: xiii, 277 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780470510421
0470510420
Index Number: RC516
CLC: R749.405
Contents: Epidemiology of bipolar disorders -- Classification of bipolar disorders -- How to define a mood stabilizer -- Lithium -- Carbamazepine -- Lamotrigine -- Topiramate -- Valproic acid -- The role of atypical or second generation antipsychotics -- Other medications used for bipolar disorders -- Medications that may potentially induce a depressive state -- Medications that may potentially induce a (hypo)manic syndrome -- Maintenance treatment : when should a long-term treatment be introduced -- Treatment of the depressive phase of bipolar disorders -- Treatment of bipolar II disorder -- Treatment of manic phases -- Treatment of rapid cycling -- Treatment of mixed states -- Combination treatments -- Bipolar disorders, pregnancy and breastfeeding -- Bipolar disorders in children and adolescents -- Bipolar disorders in geriatric patients.