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Drugs and Pregnancy
Bertis B. Little
RRP:
£29.99
ISBN:
9780340809174
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Summary:
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.
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- Full references and invaluable drug database feature on the accompanying website www.drugs-and-pregnancy.com
- Clear and accessible presentation comprising lists and algorithms for rapid reference
- Drugs indexed by generic and trade names for international applicability
- Gives advice on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including those commonly abused during pregnancy
- Covers overdose and anti-dote use
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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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About the Author(s):
Bertis B. Little is Associate Vice-President for Academic Research and Professor, Tarleton State University, Texas, USA
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Readership:
an essential guide for any health care practitioner who may be asked to prescribe for a pregnant woman, including junior doctors, trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology, general hospital physicians, p
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