Drug Information Handbook for Oncology: An Extensive Guide to Combination Chemotherapy Regimens

Bragalone, Diedra L. PharmD, MBA

Book Information
Edition:	14th
Publisher:	UpToDate, Inc.
ISBN:	1-59195-351-0 (1591953510)
ISBN-13:	978-1-59195-351-7 (9781591953517)
New Edition:	1-59195-368-5
Old Edition:	1-59195-341-3
Format:	Handbook/Pocketbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2016
Publish Date:	02/16
Weight:	2.23 Lbs.
Pages:	2362
Carton Quantity:	12
Subject Class:	PRM (Pharmacology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Drug Information Handbook for Oncology
Discipline:	Pathology
Subject Definition:	Neoplasms-Drug Therapy-Handbooks
NLM Class:	QZ 39
LC Class:	RC271
Abstract:	Oncology drug monographs contain concise fields of pharmacology detail, including a Combination Regimens field in specific monographs that provides references to applicable chemotherapy regimens. The Special Topics section reviews cancer-related issues, such as the management of EGFR inhibitor toxicities: dermatologic, ocular, and gastrointestinal; venous thromboembolism in the cancer patient; chronic pain management (cancer); hospice (end of life) care; palliative care medicine (cancer); hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; management of infections; safe handling of hazardous drugs; and emetogenic potential of antineoplastic agents in children. The Appendix adds valuable information on conversions, renal function tests, comparative drug charts, and laboratory reference values for adults. Features: 343 Drug Monographs; 506 Chemotherapy Regimens; 830 Variations within Regimens; Up to 49 Fields of Information per Monograph; More than 150 Pages of Appendix & Special Topics Information. Updates to this Edition: 11 New Drug Monographs; 57 New Chemotherapy Regimens; 94 New Variations Within the Regimens. New Special Topics: Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.

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