Clinical ocular toxicology

Written by international authorities in ocular toxicology, including the Founder of The National Registry of Drug-Induced Side Effects and its current Director, this essential resource provides the clinically relevant information youneed to effectively diagnose and manage herbal, chemical, and drug-related ocular problems. Comprehensive coverage of all drugs' generic and trade drug names, primary uses, ocular and systemic side effects, and clinical significance make this book - like its best-selling predecessor, Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects - the ideal reference for quick, on-the-spot consultation. INDICE: Instructions to Users1 Principles of Therapy, Focke Ziemssen, MD, Manfred Zierhut, MD2 Ocular Drug Delivery and Ocular Toxicology, Frederick T. "Fritz" Fraunfelder, MD3 Methods to Evaluate Drug-Induced Visual Side Effects,Wiley A. Chambers, MD4 Electrophysiology testing in Ocular Toxicology, Eberhart Zrenner, MD5 National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects, Frederick W. "Rick" Fraunfelder, MD, Frederick T. "Fritz" Fraunfelder, MD 6 Herbal Medicines and Dietary Supplements - An Overview Frederick W. "Rick" Fraunfelder,MD7 Drug-Induced Ocular Side EffectsSection 1 - Anti-Infectives* AIDS-RelatedAgents * Amebicides * Antihelmintics * Antibiotics * Antifungal Agents * Antileprosy Agents * Antimalarial Agents * Antiprotozoal Agents * Antitubercular AgentsSection 2 - Agents Affecting the Central Nervous System* Analeptics * Anorexiants * Antianxiety Agents * Anticonvulsants * Antidepressants * Antipsychotic Agents * Psychedelic Agents * Sedatives and Hypnotics Section 3 - Analgesics, Narcotic Antagonists, and Agents Used to Treat Arthritis* Agents Used to Treat Gout * Antirheumatic Agents * Mild Analgesics * Narcotic Antagonists* Strong AnalgesicsSection 4 - Agents Used in Anesthesia* Adjuncts to Anesthesia * General Anesthesia* Local Anesthetics * Therapeutic GasesSection 5 - Gastrointestinal Agents* Agents Used to Treat Acid Peptic Disorders * Antacids * Antiemetics * Antilipidemic Agents * Antispasmodics * Gastrointestinal and Urinary Tract StimulantsSection 6 - Cardiac, Vascular and Renal Agents* Agents Used to Treat Migraine * Antianginal Agents * Antiarrythmic Agents * Antihypertensive Agents * Bronchodilators * Diuretics * Osmotics * Peripheral Vasodilators * VasopressorsSection 7 - Hormones and Agents Affecting Hormonal Mechanisms* Adrenal Corticosteroids * Androgens * Antithyroid Agents * Erectile Dysfunction Agents * Estrogens and Progestogens * Ovulatory Agents * Thyroid HormonesSection 8 - Agents Affecting Blood Formation and Coagulability* Agents Used to Treat Deficiency Anemias * Anticoagulants * Blood SubstitutesSection 9 - Homeostatic Agents* Agents Used to Treat HyperglycemiaSection 10 - Agents Used to Treat Allergic and Neuromuscular Disorders* Agents Used to Treat Myasthenia Gravis * Antihistamines * Antiparkinsonism Agents * Cholinesterase Reactivators * MuscleRelaxantsSection 11 - Oncolytic Agents* Antineoplastic AgentsSection 12 - Heavy Metal Antagonists and Miscellaneous Agents* Agents Used to Treat Alcoholism* Calcium Regulating Agents * Chelating Agents * Diagnostic Aids * Immunosuppressants * Retinoids * Solvents * VaccinesSection 13 - Drugs Used in Ophthalmology* Agents Used to Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration * Agents Used to Treat Allergies * Agents Used to Treat Glaucoma * Antiviral Agents * Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors * Decongestants * Mydriatics and Cycloplegics * Neurotoxins * Ophthalmic Dyes * Ophthalmic Implants * Ophthalmic Preservatives and Antiseptics * Proteolytic Enzymes * Topical Local Anesthetics * Topical Ocular Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs * Topical Osmotic Agents * Viscoelastics8 Chemical-Induced Ocular Side Effects, Devin Gattey, MD* Acids * Aerosals * Alcohols * Alkali * Bleaches * Detergents * Glues * Herbicides and Insecticides * Hydrocarbons * Miscellaneous9 Herbal Medicines and Dietary Supplement-Induced Ocular Side Effects10 Index of Side Effects11 Index of Drug Names

• ISBN: 978-1-4160-4673-8
• Editorial: Saunders, W.B.
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 12/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés