Handbook of Drug Interactions [Paperback]

Lakshman Karalliedde (Author), John A. Henry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

Prescribing more than one drug to a patient raises the possibility of one drug affecting the intensity of action, duration of action, and the occurrence of serious side effects associated with another drug. This book provides an easy-to-use, clinically relevant approach to this complex problem, bringing together information from various sources. For each drug, a simple at-a-glance table gives an immediate guide to whether action is increased, decreased, or changed in other ways by co-administered drugs. These tables are then cross-referenced to more detailed text that indicates what actions need to be taken. Mechanisms of interactions and the latest references are included for those with a particular interest in the subject. Drugs are grouped according to their clinical use and there is a minimal use of complicated pharmacology terminology. The index includes alternative drug names to ensure relevance around the world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

" ... recommended for clinicians." Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia (vol.46,no.1, 1999)

About the Author

Lakshman D. Karalliedde, Senior Lecturer in Anaesthetics, United Medical and Dental School of Guy's and St. Thomas', London. John A. Henry, Professor of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine , London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340662042
• ISBN-13: 978-0340662045
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,443,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)