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Author:   Christof Schaefer (Berlin Teratology Information Unit, Berlin, Germany) ,  Paul W.J. Peters (University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands) ,  Richard K Miller (Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.630kg
ISBN:  

9780124080782

ISBN 10:   0124080782
Pages:   918
Publication Date:   09 October 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. General Commentary on drug therapy and drug risks in pregnancy 2. Specific drug therapties during pregnancy 2.1 Analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants, and antigout medications 2.2 Allergy and hyosensitization therapy 2.3 Antiasthmatic and cough medication 2.4 Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy 2.5 Gastro-intestinal medications, hyoplipidemic agents and spasmolytics 2.6 Anti-infective Agents 2.7 Vaccines and immunoglobulins 2.8 Heart and blood medications 2.9 Anticoagulants, thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors, fibrinolyrics,and volume replacement agents 2.10 Epilepsy and antiepileptic medications 2.11 Psychotropic drugs 2.12 Immunosuppression, rheumatic diseases, multiple sclerosis, and Wilson's disease 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 lactation 3.1 The advances of breastfeading versus the risks of maternal medication 3.2 The passage of medication into the mother's milk 3.3 Infant characteristics 3.4 Milk plasma ratio 3.5 Amount of medication in the milk and relative dose 3.6 Toxicity of medications in the mother's milk 3.7 Medications that affect lactation 3.8 Breastfeeding support 4. Specific drug therapies during lactation 4.1 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, thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors and fibrinolytics 4.8 Antiepileptics 4.9 Psychotropic drugs 4.10 Immunomodulating and antineoplastic agents 4.11 Hormones and hormone antagonists 4.12 Dermatological medication and local therapeutics 4.13 Alternative remedies, vitamins, and minerals 4.14 Contrast media, radionuclides and diagnostics 4.15 Infections during breastfeeding 4.16 Recreational drugs 4.17 Plant toxins 4.18 Industrial chemicals and environmental contaminants 4.18.1 Persistent organochlorine compounds (pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins) 4.18.2 Mercury 4.18.3 Lead 4.18.4 Cadmium 4.18.5 Other contaminants 4.18.6 Breasfeeding despite environmental contaminants? 4.18.7 Breastfeeding and the workplace

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Geared to an international audience, this desk reference for medications and how they affect pregnancy and lactation does a solid job of highlighting the pertinent information while covering worthwhile medications. Score: 70 - 3 Stars --Doody's, Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation A welcome edition to an already thorough reference...succinct texts such as this are invaluable and worthy of a spot on a bookshelf of any health care practitioner who advises pregnant or lactating women. --Myla Moretti, Motherisk Program, Toronto, Ontario, in Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

A welcome edition to an already thorough reference...succinct texts such as this are invaluable and worthy of a spot on a bookshelf of any health care practitioner who advises pregnant or lactating women. - Myla Moretti, Motherisk Program, Toronto, Ontario, in CANADIAN JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL PHARMACY

Geared to an international audience, this desk reference for medications and how they affect pregnancy and lactation does a solid job of highlighting the pertinent information while covering worthwhile medications. Score: 70 - 3 Stars --Doody's A welcome edition to an already thorough reference...succinct texts such as this are invaluable and worthy of a spot on a bookshelf of any health care practitioner who advises pregnant or lactating women. --Myla Moretti, Motherisk Program, Toronto, Ontario, in Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

A welcome edition to an already thorough reference...succinct texts such as this are invaluable and worthy of a spot on a bookshelf of any health care practitioner who advises pregnant or lactating women. --Myla Moretti, Motherisk Program, Toronto, Ontario, in Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

...highly recommended to all clinicians. It offers more specific recommendations regarding treatment options than a similar book, Hale's Medications and Mothers Milk, 12th edition. - DOODY ENTERPRISES, Inc. A welcome edition to an already thorough reference...invaluable...worthy of a spot on a bookshelf of any health care practitioner who advises pregnant or lactating women. - Myla Moretti, Motherisk Program, Toronto, Ontario, in CANADIAN JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL PHARMACY This book has staying power, and I expect we will see subsequent editions on a regular basis...the book will find an appreciative audience. - Anthony R. Scialli, M.D., Reproductive Toxicology Center, Bethesda, MD A user-friendly pocket guide that's been extensively revised throughout...includes a removable quick reference card on the safety of most frequently used drugs. -CONTEMPORARY OB/GYN It is wonderful to have another source to assess the risks for use of medications not only in pregnancy but while breastfeeding. --Sharon Voyer Lavigne, M.S, Connecticut Pregnancy Exposure Information Service Drugs During Pregnancy and Lacation, Treatment Options and Risk Assessment, Second Edition, is a well organized, concise, and comprehensive reference guide assembled by internationally recognized experts in the field - a valuable tool for clinicians. --Christina D. Chambers, Ph.D., M.P.H., Departments of Pediatrics and Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California in San Diego

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