Clinical Pharmacology in Obstetrics presents an extensive examination
of drug usage in pregnancy. It discusses the principles behind the
adverse effects of drugs on the fetus. It addresses studies in the
drug treatment of heart disease in pregnancy. Some of the topics
covered in the book are the examination of pharmacokinetics in
pregnancy; analgesia intake of pregnant women; drug treatment of
gastrointestinal disorders; antibiotics and antimicrobial
chemotherapy; anemia and hematinics of pregnant women, use of
cytotoxic drugs; and treatment of threatened and recurrent abortion.
The definition and description of antihypertensive drugs, therapy for
asthma, and tocolytic therapy for pretern labor are fully covered. An
in-depth account of the prophylactic treatment of idiopathic
respiratory distress syndrome is provided. The drug treatment of
thyroid and adrenal disease are completely presented. A chapter is
devoted to description and effect of perinatal drugs on new born baby.
Another section focuses on the treatment of renal disease. The book
can provide useful information to obstetricians, doctors, students,
and researchers.
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ISBN
9781483193458
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok