Therapeutics in Pregnancy and Lactation

by Anne Lee, Sally Inch, David Finegan

Overview

This book will assist doctors, pharmacists, midwives and other health professionals in dealing with the issue of medicine use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It gives practical guidance on the principles of safe and effective prescribing, summarises the known effects of widely used drugs, and provides up-to-date information in one accessible source. With an impressive list of contributors, Therapeutics in Pregnancy and Lactation offers clear guidelines and comprehensive advice on a diverse range of topics from drug abuse to hypertension and epilepsy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315348636
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/22/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	794 KB

About the Author

Anne Lee, Sally Inch, David Finegan

Table of Contents

Principles of drug use in pregnancy; principles of drug use in lactating; common problems in pregnancy; treatment of common problems in the lactating women; gastrointestinal disorders; hypertension; other cardiovascular disorders; respiratory disorders; epilepsy; psychiatric disorders; infections in pregnancy and breastfeeding; endocrine disorders; nutrition in pregnancy; rheumatic disorders; skin disorders; complementary/alternative medicine during pregnancy; social drugs; street drugs.