Easy to read and easy to follow, this practical text provides an understanding of the basic principles of pharmacology. It covers the most common drugs that you will encounter in clinical practice -the drugs a patient may already be taking and the drugs prescribed by the dentist. A logical and consistent organization makes it easy to look up drug group indications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and dosages. Ensure patient safety with this essential reference! INDICE: Part One: General Principles 1. Information, Sources, Regulatory Agencies, Drug Legislation, and Prescription Writing 2. Drug Action and Handling 3. Adverse Reactions Part Two: Drugs Used in Dentistry 4. Autonomic Drugs 5.Nonopioid (Nonnarcotic) Analgesics 6. Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics and Antagonists7. Antiinfective Agents 8. Antifungal and Antiviral Agents 9. Local Anesthetics 10. General Anesthetics11. Antianxiety Agents 12. Vitamins and Minerals13. Oral Conditions and Their Treatment 14. Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders NEW!Part Three: Drugs That May Alter Dental Treatment 15. Cardiovascular Drugs 16. Anticonvulsants 17. Psychotherapeutic Agents 18. Autocoids and Antihistamines 19. Adrenocorticosteroids 20. Other Hormones 21. Antineoplastic Drugs 22. Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs Part Four: Special Situations 23. Emergency Drugs 24. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding 25. Drug Abuse 26. Natural/Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements NEW!AppendixesA. Top 200 Drugs B. Medical Acronyms C. Medical Terminology D. What If. E. Oral Manifestations: Xerostomia andTaste Changes F. Children's Dose CalculationsGlossaryDrug IndexIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-323-06558-0
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 19/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés