Pharmacotherapy of addictive disorders/Ed. by N.M. Zharikov
320 p.
ISBN 5-225-04607-X

  This reference highlights problems of pharmacological therapy of addictive disorders. Special attention is given to the treatment of alcoholism and opioid dependence. The book includes a brief introduction which deals with the main principles of treatment of different pathological states and rational use of drugs belonging to various pharmacological categories. The major part of the reference is devoted to the description of 150 pharmacological substances and narcotic drugs. It contains comprehensive description of medicines both classical (such as atropine or disulfiram) and rather new (such as buspirone, zolpidem, zopiclone, risperidone, flupenthixol, cytalopram, etc). The book covers mechanisms of drug action, pharmacokinetics, indications/contraindications, route/dosage, precautions/warnings, interactions, adverse reactions, peculiarities of drug responses with special reference to the patients with addictive disorders. A comprehensive index helps the reader locate drugs by generic, brand name or synonym.
  Designed for specialists in addictive disorders, psychiatrists, neurologists, anaesthesiologists, and other specialists.