| Phys. Description |
1 online resource. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Clinical Pharmacology During Pregnancy; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; 1 -- Introduction; References; 2 -- Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy; 2.1 Physiologic changes during pregnancy; 2.2 Cardiovascular system; 2.3 Respiratory system; 2.4 Renal system; 2.5 Gastrointestinal system; 2.6 Hematologic and coagulation systems; 2.7 Endocrine system; 2.8 Summary; References; 3 -- Impact of Pregnancy on Maternal Pharmacokinetics of Medications; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Effects of pregnancy on pharmacokinetic parameters; 3.3 Summary; References; 4 -- Medications and the Breastfeeding Mother; 4.1 Medication use by the breastfeeding mother ;4.2 Clinical pharmacology of drug transfer into breast milk; 4.3 During delivery; 4.4 General anesthesia; 4.5 Epidural anesthesia; 4.6 Galactogogues; 4.7 Immediate postpartum period; 4.8 Pain; 4.9 Methadone; 4.10 Resumption of pre-pregnancy medications; 4.11 Psycho- and neurotropic drugs; 4.12 Drugs not to give to the nursing mother postpartum; 4.13 Oral contraceptives (OCPs); 4.14 Summary; 4.15 Where to find information; References; 5 -- Fetal Drug Therapy; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Indications for fetal therapy; 5.3 Strategies to achieve fetal drug therapy. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Obstetrical pharmacology.
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Pregnancy -- drug effects.
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Drug Therapy.
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| Alt Author |
Mattison, Donald R.
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Halbert, Lee-Ann.
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| ISBN |
9780128189023 |
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0128189029 |
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9780128189030 |
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