Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment

Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation, 3rd Edition is a quick and reliable reference for all those working in disciplines related to fertility, pregnancy, lactation, child health and human genetics who prescribe or deliver medicinal products, and to those who evaluate health and safety risks. Each chapter contains twofold information regarding drugs that are appropriate for prescription during pregnancy and an assessment of the risk of a drug when exposure during pregnancy has already occurred. Thoroughly updated with current regulations, references to the latest pharmacological data, and new medicinal products, this edition is a comprehensive resource covering latest knowledge and findings related to drugs during lactation and pregnancy. Provides evidence-based recommendations to help clinicians make appropriate recommendationsUniquely organized and structured according to drug class and treatment indications to offer authoritative clinical content on potential adverse effects  Highlights new research developments from primary source about working mechanism of substances that cause developmental disorders INDICE: 1.0 General Commentary on drug therapy and drug risks in pregnancy 2.1 Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs 2.2 Antiallergic drugs and desensitization2.3 Antiasthmatic and cough medication2.4 Antiemetics 2.5 Gastrointestinal and antilipidemic agents and spasmolytics 2.6 Anti-infective agents 2.7 Vaccines and immunoglobulins 2.8 Heart and circulatory system drugs and diuretics2.9 Anticoagulant and fibrinolytic drugs 2.10 Antiepileptics 2.11 Psychotropic drugs 2.12 Immunomodulators 2.13 Antineoplastic drugs 2.14 Uterine contraction agents, tocolytics, vaginal therapeutics and local contraceptives 2.15 Hormones 2.16 General and local anesthetics and muscle relaxants 2.17 Dermatological medications and local therapeutics 2.18 Vitamins, minerals and trace elements 2.19 Herbs during pregnancy 2.20 Diagnostic agents 2.21 Recreational drugs 2.22 Poisonings and toxins 2.23 Occupational, industrial and environmental agents 3. General commentary on drug therapy and drug risk during lactation4.1 Analgesics, antiphlogistics and anesthetics 4.2 Antiallergics, antiasthmatics and antitussives 4.3 Gastrointestinal drugs  4.4 Anti-infectives 4.5 Vaccines and immunoglobulins 4.6 Cardiovascular drugs and diuretics 4.7 Anticoagulants and fibrinolytics 4.8 Antiepileptics 4.9 Psychotropic drugs 4.10 Immunomodulating and antineoplastic agents 4.11 Hormones and hormone antagonists 4.12 Dermatological drugs and local therapeutics 4.11 Anesthetics 4.12 Antitussives 4.13 Alternative remedies, vitamins and minerals 4.14 Diagnostics 4.15 Infections 4.16 Recreational drugs 4.17 Plant toxins 4.18 Industrial chemicals and environmental contaminants

• ISBN: 978-0-12-408078-2
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 928
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés