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Psychiatric Drug Reference

Description

Knebel Knotes provides a quick reference for prescribing most psychiatric medications. It focuses on key information each medication is known for, to help support clinical practice and facilitate learning.

We prioritize the delivery of up-to-date, organized, and convenient information for psychiatric practice and clinical learning

Content

Drug classes include:

  • Antipsychotics (typical and atypical)

  • Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and atypicals)

  • Mood stabilizers

  • Anxiolytics/sedatives

  • ADHD medications

  • Cognitive enhancers

  • Addictions medications

  • Side effect medications

Key information provided includes:

  • Psychiatric medications doses (initial, range, max), notable side effects, severe effects, and metabolism

  • Treatment indications (Canadian guidelines)

  • Black box warnings

  • Drug class comparison charts (focus on side effect differences)

  • Differentials for psychiatric presentations

  • Psychiatric history guide

  • Mental Status Exam guide

  • Suicide and violence risk factors

  • Abbreviations dictionary

  • Medication toxidromes

  • Lactation Risk for psychiatric medications

Additional references include short-acting injectables, long-acting injectables, and common PRNs.

Disclaimer:

This app is intended for use by health care providers, and not the general public. The information included is abbreviated and serves as a practical reference guide. Information is not comprehensive and errors may exist. It is not meant to serve as a comprehensive drug monograph. Drug doses are based on clinical literature and experience, and may be different from manufacturers' recommendations. Indications are based on Canadian psychiatric guidelines considered current as of September 2019