Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women

By Carl Weiner

Book Overview

This exciting text offers thorough coverage of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, along with non-traditional supplements, that could interact with pregnancy or lactation. Over 725 generic and 2200 brand name drugs and herbal remedies are included, making this the most comprehensive reference available.

A user-friendly outline format makes reference quick and easy. Drugs are listed alphabetically and by clinical category. Key facts are given about each substance including: mechanism of action, side effects and drug-drug interaction, and cost of therapy. Known teratogens are identified with a special icon.Describes each substance's mechanism of action, side effects, drug-drug interactions, dosage, cost of therapy, and degree of safety during pregnancy or lactation.Indicates not only whether the FDA has approved a drug based on clinical trials, but also whether the drug is generally considered to be safe in the absence of FDA approval.Includes over-the-counter drugs and alternative medications as well as prescription drugs.Uses an eye-catching icon to highlight known teratogens.Makes reference easy with an alphabetical organization by both trade and generic name, a special index listing drugs by category, and a user-friendly page format.Also available as PDA software and in an economical book/PDA software package.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443066078
• ISBN13: 9780443066078
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 1120 Pages
• Weight: 5.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 2.0" x 7.5"