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DBH 9010: Psychopharmacology: Welcome!

A Course Guide

Welcome to the Course Support Page for DBH 9010:  Psychopharmacology

Lots and lots of pills

How to Access Dynamed

Dynamed is a clinical reference tool created by physicians, for physicians and other healthcare professionals, for use at the point-of-care.

To access Dynamed:

1) Access the CGI SSO Login portal at https://login.cgi.edu

2)  Upon successful authentication, select the tile for CGI Library Ebsco Databases.

Look for the tile entitled, "CGI Library EBSCO Databases"

3)  Select Dynamed from the next screen.

Select the Dynamed tile.

Dynamed and Drug Research

Dynamed contains a wide range of information on medications, including monographs, reviews, and conditions that may use the drug for pharmacological management.

Simply search for a drug's name in the Dynamed search box as follows:

Dynamed search box

 

A variety of results will be presented, including

  • drug monographs
  • drug reviews
  • related conditions
  • related drugs

Example:  results from a Dynamed search

 

Free Databases on Pharmaceuticals

Memorable Psychopharmacology Playlist

Specific Medications

Tip:  Use Subject:  Major Heading filters to refine these searches.

Amitriptyline (Elavil):  Anti-depressant

Aripiprazole (Abilify):  Anti-psychotic

Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban):  Anti-depressant

Buspirone (Buspar):  Anxiolytic

Clonazepam (Klonopin):  Benzodiazepine/anti-anxiety

Duloxetine (Cymbalta):  SSNRI nti-depressant

Escitalopram (Lexapro):  Anti-depressant

Haloperidol (Haldol):  Anti-psychotic

Hydrocodone  AND Acetaminophen (Norco):  Opioid Pain Medication

Lamotrigine (Lamictal):  Mood stabilizer

Lorazepam (Ativan):  Benzodiazepine CNS depressant

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta):  Stimulant

Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol):  Opioid antagonist

Quetiapine (Seroquel):  Anti-psychotic

 

Don't see your medication?  Ask the CORE Librarian for assistance.