Overview

The use of drugs as remedies for various types of diseases has a long tradition; however, it has only been recently recognized that the value of any given compound must be evaluated in light of its benefit to risk ratio. When prescribing drugs, physicians must look at the big picture of the drug's benefits in relation to its side effects and possible toxicity. The aim of this handbook is to compile data from various authors, providing clinicians with data that will optimize their decision making in selecting effective, low-risk drug treatments. It also provides research workers, including physicians, pharmacists, and basic scientists, with a sound basis for increasing knowledge of the risk/benefit ratios of various drugs. Includes detailed assessments of the following types of drugs: Antihypertensive agents Diuretics Anti-diabetic drugs Anticonvulsant drugs Drugs for Parkinson's disease Antihistamines and antiserotonins Cytokines and immunomodulators Non-opioid analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents Antibacterial agents Antiviral agents Drugs used in reproductive endocrinology Systemic drugs for skin diseases Topical liposome drugs Topical glucocorticoids

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Author:   Hans C. Korting ,  M. Schafer-Korting
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367447816

ISBN 10:   0367447819
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   30 June 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Role and Analysis of Benefit and Risk in the Development of New Drugs. Prediction of the Benefit/Risk Ratio from In Vitro Data. Evaluation of Therapeutic Benefits and Toxicological Risks Using Structure-Activity Relational Expert Systems. Improving the Therapeutic Index Through Unusual Routes of Application: Intra-Arterial Treatment of Liver Metastases. Establishing the Benefit/Risk Ration with Combination Drugs. Improving the Therapeutic Index of Antineoplastic Agents through Additional Drugs. Antihypertensive Agents. Diueretics. Anti-Diabetic Drugs. Anticonvulsant Drugs and Drugs for Parkinson's Disease. Antihistamines and Antiserotonins. Cytokines and Immunomodulators. Non-Opioid Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Agents. Toxicity Profile of Liposomal Anthacyclines. Antibacterial Agents. Antiviral Agents. Drugs Used in Reproductive Endocrinology. Nicotine Preparations in Smoking. Systemic Drugs for Skin Diseases. Topical Liposome Drugs. Topical Glucocorticoids. Index.

Reviews

This book appears to be one of the first to examine risk and benefits of new drugs in a more quantitative mannerthis book provides a solid overview of drug types and their benefit/risk ratioThis resource would compliment the collection of most health science librariesOf special interest to those involved with drug development and pharmacology and therapeutics. --Reviewer: Dale A. Stirling, Environmental Historian/Information Specialist, E-STREAMS, Vol. 3, No. 4

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Korting, Hans C. | Schafer-Korting, M.

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