Clinical Pharmacology During Pregnancy
Edited by- Donald Mattison, Risk Sciences International, Ottawa Canada and University of Ottawa, Ottawa Canada
Clinical Pharmacology During Pregnancy is written for clinicians, physicians, midwives, nurses, pharmacists and other medical professionals directly involved in the care of women during pregnancy. This book focuses on the impact of pregnancy on drug disposition and also includes coverage of treatments for diseases of specific body systems, as well as essential content on dosing and efficacy. Written in a clear and practical manner, this reference provides easily accessible information and clinical guidance on how best to treat women with medications during pregnancy.
Hardbound, 488 Pages
Published: December 2012
Imprint: Academic Press
ISBN: 978-0-12-386007-1
Contents
- 1. Introduction
2. Clinical Impact of Pregnancy
3. Clinical Pharmacology in Obstetrics
4. Medications and the Breastfeeding Mother
5. Fetal Therapy
6. Placental Therapy
7. Clinical Trial Design
8. Ethics of Clinical Pharmacology Research in Pregnancy
9. Use of Medications Off Label in Pregnancy
10. Pharmacogenomics in Pregnancy
11. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory
12. Antiasthmatic and cough medications/antitussives
13. Updated guidelines for the management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum
14. Anti-infectives
15. Chemotherapy in Pregnancy
16. Substance use disorders
17. Diabetes
18. Heart and circulatory drugs and diuretics
19. Antidepressants in Pregnancy
20. Uterine contraction agents, tocolytics
21. Antenatal Thyroid Disease and Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy
22. Dermatological medications and local therapeutics
23. Vitamins, minerals and trace elements
24. Herbs and alternative remedies
25. Poisoning and toxins
26. Gastrointestinal Disorders
