Overview

This practical handbook will assist the physician and nurse prescriber in understanding the effects of drug exposure during pregnancy. Numerous tables and boxes provide information on drug classifications and regimens, as well as highlighting adverse effects and TERIS and FDA risk ratings. Sources of further information are provided where appropriate, and full references are available on the book's website www.drugs-and-pregnancy.com. 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 antimicrobials, drugs for cardiovascular disease, asthma and endocrine disorders, antineoplastic 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 nutritional supplements is also provided.

Full Product Details

Author:   Bertis Little
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.716kg
ISBN:  

9780340809174

ISBN 10:   0340809175
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   29 September 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction Antimicrobials during pregnancy Cardiovascular drugs during pregnancy Endocrine disorders, contraception, and hormone therapy during pregnancy Antiasthma agents during pregnancy Anesthetic agents and surgery during pregnancy Antineoplastic drugs during pregnancy Analgesics during pregnancy Anticonvulsant drugs during pregnancy Psychotropic use during pregnancy Antihistamines, decongestants and expectorants during pregnancy Nutritional and dietary supplementation during pregnancy Use of dermatologics during pregnancy Drug overdoses during pregnancy Miscellaneous medications during pregnancy: Tocolytics and immunosuppressants Use of substances of abuse during pregnancy

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Bertis B. Little is Associate Vice-President for Academic Research and Professor, Tarleton State University, Texas, USA

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