Epilepsy Prescriber's Guide to Antiepileptic Drugs

Patsalos, Philip N. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	2nd
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISBN:	1-107-66466-7 (1107664667)
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-66466-1 (9781107664661)
New Edition:	1-108-45320-1
Old Edition:	0-521-68716-0
Format:	Handbook/Pocketbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2014
Publish Date:	01/14
Weight:	0.85 Lbs.
Pages:	339
Subject Class:	PRM (Pharmacology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Pharmacology
Subject Definition:	Anticonvulsants-Handbooks; Epilepsy-Drug Therapy-Handbooks
NLM Class:	QV 39
LC Class:	RM322
Abstract:	This practical and concise book is an essential reference guide for use by all clinicians and allied health professionals that treat or care for patients with epilepsy. In full color throughout, this volume presents the antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), 34 in total, in alphabetical order and for each AED the information is divided into eight colored sections: general therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, interaction profile, adverse effects, dosing and use, special populations, overview, and suggested reading. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated. Specific additions include: inclusion of the new drugs perampanel and retigabine (also called ezogabine); updated pharmacokinetic interactions; suggested pediatric dosing schedules for several drugs; discussion about bone health, and vitamin D monitoring and supplementation;and information on teratogenicity in the sections on pregnancy. This handy pocket book will be an excellent companion for all clinicians that treat patients with epilepsy.

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