Handbook
of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology
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Softcover,
256 pages
190
x 130 mm page size
9
flow charts and 16 tables
ISBN:
978-1-84076-013-2
Price £32.50
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S.
H. Wakelin, Consultant Dermatologist, St. Mary’s Hospital, London,
UK
Contributors: D. Creamer, W. J. Cunliffe, J. Barker, M. M.
Black, A. Evans, C. Gooptu, M. Greaves, W. A. D. Griffiths, C. Hardman,
A. Harris, J. Hawk, G. Hughes, F. Keane, A. Kobza-Black, J. Leonard,
T. Millard, R. Morris-Jones, D. Paige, A. Powell, W. Robles, R. Sabroe,
H. Smith, J. Teare, S. Vaughan Jones, F. Wojnarowska, A. Woolons.
There has been an increase in the use of systemic drug therapy for
skin diseases during recent years. This reflects advances in drug
development but many are potent drugs which can have serious or life
threatening adverse effects. Aimed at dermatologists and general practitioners,
this book provides an accessible and concise aid to prescribing and
monitoring systemic dermatological therapy. Evidence based data or
established guidelines have been included where possible. Common and
important adverse drug effects and their management are covered along
with some of the recent advances in drug treatment and monitoring
of patients.
Contents: Preface. Section 1: Acitretin, Acne antibiotics,
Androgens, Antiandrogens, Antifungal drugs (Griseofulvin, Terbinafine,
Azoles, Itraconazole, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Amphoteracin B, Flucytosine),
Antihistimines, Anti-malarial drugs, Azathioprine, Ciclosporin, Clofazamin,
Colchicine, Corticosteroids, Cyclophosamide, Dapsone, Hydroxyurea,
Interferons, Intravenous Immunoglobin, Isotretinoin, Methotrexate,
Nicotinamide, Psoralens, Sulphapydridine, Thalidomide. Section 2:
Treatment in pregnancy and lactation, Treatment in childhood, Treatment
in patients with kidney disease, Treatment in patients with liver
disease. Index. |
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Key Features
Easy to use pocket sized
reference guide: 2nd colour for headings/charts and tables used throughout.
Coverage for each drug includes: dermatological uses, presentation, dosages,
monitoring, contraindications, adverse effects, references and further
reading.
Risks to vulnerable patient groups are assessed.
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