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7.27.2011

Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation (Schaefer, Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation), 2nd Edition

Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation (Schaefer, Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation)
By Christof Schaefer, Paul W.J. Peters, Richard K Miller


    Publisher:   Academic Press
    Number Of Pages:   904
    Publication Date:   2007-07-30
    ISBN-10 / ASIN:   0444520724
    ISBN-13 / EAN:   9780444520722
    Binding:   Hardcover 








Book Description:

The latest edition is the resource for any practicing OB/GYN, family physician, midwife, or pharmacist who prescribes medicinal products to or evaluates environmental or occupational exposures in women who are or may become pregnant. Based on the highly successful seven German editions of this reference, the up-to-date drug listings have been revised into a handy pocket guide color tabbed for quick access to important information. Easy to reference each drug is listed discussing the side effects, general impact on organ systems, potential toxicity, and risks before offering dosage recommendations. It is the only book of its kind to provide conclusive information on treatments for diseases during pregnancy and lactation and actions to be taken after (inadvertant) exposure to drugs suspected to be developmentaly toxic. Unlike other dosage guides, this edition is an affordable, compact compendium of knowledge on the very latest drugs and their effects on pregnant/lactating women.

* Provides conclusive information on the prevention of birth defects through the safe use of drugs before pregnancy, as well as during pregnancy and lactation

* Essential new information on herbs, vitamins, and nutrition supplements used during pregnancy

* Structured according to indication group, rather than alphabetically, providing a more user-friendly guide that makes it easier to compare drugs

* Includes a conveniently removable 'quick reference' card of most frequently used drugs and their safety

Summary: Excellent practical reference 

Excellent practical reference regarding drugs in pregnancy and lactation. The book covers the main potential risks with various drugs while giving practical advice on treatment of various diseases and conditions during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (NB. Please note that the main risks and problems are covered but due to the size of the volume the data can be limited.) This book is most valuable for its practical take on drug use during pregnancy.

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