Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Larry A. Bauer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838503888 | ISBN-13: 978-0838503881 | Publication Date: April 9, 2001 | Edition: 1

* Chock full of problems and examples, bridges the gap between a basic pharmacokinetics text and a clinical therapeutics text
* Focuses on patient-specific drug dosing, with most of each chapter devoted to problem-solving

Editorial Reviews

Review

" Recommend it as a reference for most basic sciences and clinical practice courses." "In addition pharmacists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants could benefit from the ownership of this book. It has unquestionable value for inclusion in any health sciences library." (American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education )

"This is an excellent resource of pharmacokinetic information for students and clinicians. " "...book is presented in a more student-friendly manner with extensive explanations and example problems." (Doody's )

From the Back Cover

Putting pharmacokinetics into practice, this timely and comprehensive text delivers the latest procedures and data on today's drugs and patient-specific dosing.
* The best guide to pharmacokinetics for real-life pharmacy practice
*Ideal for students, pharmacists, and other clinicians who want clear, useful, and up-to-date coverage of the latest standardized techniques and most recent pharmacokinetically monitored drugs
*Essential topics for pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, and clinical pharmacy courses or can be used in a self-directed manner to self-teach or review important concepts and techniques
*Inside: essential information on approaches to drug-dosing and monitoring in individual patients, including the latest data on serum concentrations, written by a nationally recognized leader in pharmacokinetics

The most up-to-date and practical text in the field, Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics features--
*Clear, useful coverage of drug dosing and drug monitoring today
*Focus on the latest standardized techniques and approaches to patient-specific dosing
*Up-to-date information on more recently monitored drugs
*Essential information on drug dosing in special populations, including patients with renal and hepatic disease, obesity, and congestive heart failure
*All the information practitioners need on drug categories such as antibiotics, cardiovascular agents, anticonvulsants, and immunosuppressants
*Full coverage of drugs such as Aminoglycosides, Vancomycin, Digoxin, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Theophylline, Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, and Lithium
*Clear and concise summary of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts
*Practical help with calculations and equations
*50 useful charts and illustrations
*18 chapters that provide needed hands-on guidance in techniques, procedures, and approaches
*Tools that make learning and use easier, including a principle-clarifying introductory chapter, examples of calculations, and questions and answers to test your understanding (20011001)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 759 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 1 edition (April 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838503888
• ISBN-13: 978-0838503881
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,303,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > Medical Books > Pharmacology > Pharmacodynamics

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nuts and bolts kinetics, March 2, 2002

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Rick Tharp "the_rxrick" (Plattsburg, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics (Hardcover)

As you read this text it becomes apparent that it was written by an in-the-trenches clinical pharmacist. It focuses on the practical application of pharmacokinetics in patient care. The text is very readable, written in an easy to follow style. The tables and illustrations are well presented, providing insight to the topic. There are chapters on aminoglycosides, vancomycin, digoxin, antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants, cylcosporine, lithium, and theophylline. Each chapter contains practical step-by-step examples for both initial dosage determinations and serum level analysis. But you'll need to look elsewhere for pediatric pk information, application to peds is limited.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best current kinetics book., November 6, 2003

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"navgargoyle" (Bethesda, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics (Hardcover)

Bauer does an excellent job of explaining the basics and details of pharmacokinetics; this book is great guide for both students and practicing clinicians. Many pharmacokinetic residents and fellows live by this book and it came highly reccommended to me by experienced clinicians.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, January 14, 2011

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This review is from: Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics (Hardcover)

Had a really bad teacher in kinetics so this book has been my lifeline all semester. Its very informative, and I love that each chapter come with sample problems throughout the chapter, and a ton of practice problems at the end. Answers for the practice problems are in the back, but not detailed like the sample problems. The book came in good condition and wasn't very heavy. four stars because I wish the book contained more drugs.