
Drugs and Pregnancy
Hodder Arnold (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 4. September 1998
Book
Hardback
550 pages
978-0-412-12201-9 (ISBN)
Description
This practical pocket guide will assist the physician and nurse prescriber in understanding the effects of drug exposure during pregnancy. Presented in the form of bullet lists and tables with illustrative algorithms, the text is arranged in an ideal format for rapid assimilation in the busy clinical setting.
The book provides detailed guidelines on prescribing drugs in all classes, and for a wide variety of diseases and disorders, during pregnancy. Opening with a helpful analysis of potential risks and benefits of prescribing in pregnancy, the book moves on to consider the implications of both medications for pre-existing conditions and those that develop during pregnancy, including antibiotics, drugs for cardiovascular, renal and respiratory disease, endocrine-related medications, anti-cancer agents, skin preparations, epilepsy treatments and psychiatric drugs. Invaluable guidance on anesthetic administration and the use of pain relieving medication during pregnancy and labor, and helpful advice on the possible side-effects associated with over-the-counter preparations such as cold and 'flu remedies, antihistamines and vitamin supplements is also provided.
The book provides detailed guidelines on prescribing drugs in all classes, and for a wide variety of diseases and disorders, during pregnancy. Opening with a helpful analysis of potential risks and benefits of prescribing in pregnancy, the book moves on to consider the implications of both medications for pre-existing conditions and those that develop during pregnancy, including antibiotics, drugs for cardiovascular, renal and respiratory disease, endocrine-related medications, anti-cancer agents, skin preparations, epilepsy treatments and psychiatric drugs. Invaluable guidance on anesthetic administration and the use of pain relieving medication during pregnancy and labor, and helpful advice on the possible side-effects associated with over-the-counter preparations such as cold and 'flu remedies, antihistamines and vitamin supplements is also provided.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
65 b/w & col illus
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 133 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-412-12201-9 (9780412122019)
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Larry C. Gilstrap | Bertis B. Little
Drugs and Pregnancy
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Bertis B. Little is Associate Vice-President for Academic Research and Grants, Tarleton State University, Texas, USA and Senior Research Scientist in Clinical Pharmacology, VA Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Content
Human teratology principles
Counseling and evaluation of the drug exposed patient
Legal considerations
Antimicrobial agents
Cardiovascular drugs
Antiasthma agents
Analgesics
Anticonvulsant drugs
Anticoagulants, thrombolytics and hemostatics
Psychotropics
Antineoplastic drugs
Immunosuppressants
Endocrine disorders
Contraception
Treatment for infertility and general hormonal therapy
Use of dermatologics
Antihistamines, decongestants, and expectorants
Gastrointestinal medications
Tocolytics
Nutritional and dietary supplementation
Drugs and surgery
Use of diagnostic agents
Occupational exposures
Introduction to substance abuse
Drug overdoses
Alcohol use
Amphetamine abuse
Cannabinoid use
Cocaine abuse
Use of hallucinogens
Opiate abuse
Inhalant abuse
Tobacco use
Other substances abused.
Counseling and evaluation of the drug exposed patient
Legal considerations
Antimicrobial agents
Cardiovascular drugs
Antiasthma agents
Analgesics
Anticonvulsant drugs
Anticoagulants, thrombolytics and hemostatics
Psychotropics
Antineoplastic drugs
Immunosuppressants
Endocrine disorders
Contraception
Treatment for infertility and general hormonal therapy
Use of dermatologics
Antihistamines, decongestants, and expectorants
Gastrointestinal medications
Tocolytics
Nutritional and dietary supplementation
Drugs and surgery
Use of diagnostic agents
Occupational exposures
Introduction to substance abuse
Drug overdoses
Alcohol use
Amphetamine abuse
Cannabinoid use
Cocaine abuse
Use of hallucinogens
Opiate abuse
Inhalant abuse
Tobacco use
Other substances abused.