The Top 100 Drugs: Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Prescribing

Prescribing for the first time is a nerve-wracking experience. Of all the tasks performed by new doctors, it is probably the one with greatest direct impact on the wellbeing of patients. Safe and effective practice rests on a good understanding of both clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing. Acquiring this is not easy, particularly when faced with reams of information about hundreds of unfamiliar drugs, often presented in a way that appears detached from clinical reality. This book is your starting point. It is a direct response to requests from students for a compendium of the 100 most important drugs in the NHS. Key information about the clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing of each drug is presented side-by-side, allowing you to direct your attention as appropriate for your stage of training. Drugs can be accessed alphabetically when you need quick information on the wards and by organ system or clinical indication when you are at your desk. Research led by Professor Emma Baker has identified the 'top 100 drugs' by their importance and prescribing frequency. She has shown that the list changes little over time, making it a stable resource upon which to base learning. INDICE: Introduction Drugs listed by system Drugs listed by indication Top 100 drugs Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine)Activated charcoalAdenosineAdrenaline (epinephrine)Aldosterone antagonistsAlginates and antacidsAllopurinolAlpha-blockersAminoglycosidesAminosalicylatesAmiodaroneAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsAngiotensin receptor blockersAntidepressants, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitorsAntidepressants, tricyclics and related drugsAntidepressants, venlafaxine and mirtazepineAntiemetics, dopamine D2-receptor antagonistsAntiemetics, histamine H1-receptor antagonistsAntiemetics, phenothiazinesAntiemetics, serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonistsAntifungal drugsAntihistamines (H1-receptor antagonists)Antimotility drugsAntimuscarinics, bronchodilatorsAntimuscarinics, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal usesAntimuscarinics, genitourinary usesAntipsychotics, first-generation (typical)Antipsychotics, second-generation (atypical)AspirinBenzodiazepinesBeta2-agonistsBeta-blockersBisphosphonatesCalcium and vitamin DCalcium channel blockersCarbamazepineCephalosporins and carbapenemsClopidogrelCompound (ß2-agonist-corticosteroid) inhalersCorticosteroids (glucocorticoids), systemicCorticosteroids, inhaledCorticosteroids, topicalDigoxinDipyridamoleDiuretics, loopDiuretics, potassium-sparingDiuretics, thiazide and thiazide-likeDopaminergic drugs for Parkinson's diseaseEmollientsFibrinolytic drugsGabapentin and pregabalinH2-receptor antagonistsHeparins and fondaparinuxInsulinIronLaxatives, bulk formingLaxatives, osmoticLaxatives, stimulantLidocaineMacrolidesMetforminMethotrexateMetronidazoleNaloxoneNicorandilNicotine replacement and related drugsNitratesNitrofurantoinNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsOcular lubricants (artificial tears)Oestrogens and progestogensOpioids, compound preparationsOpioids, strongOpioids, weakOxygenParacetamolPenicillinsPenicillins, antipseudomonalPenicillins, broad-spectrumPenicillins, penicillinase-resistantPhenytoinPhosphodiesterase (type 5) inhibitorsPotassium, oralProstaglandin analogue eye dropsProton pump inhibitorsQuinineQuinolonesStatinsSulphonylureasTetracyclinesThiazolidinedionesThyroid hormonesTrimethoprimVaccinesValproateVancomycinVitaminsWarfarinZ-drugs5a-reductase inhibitors Fluids Colloids (plasma substitutes)Compound sodium lactate (Hartmann's solution)Glucose (dextrose)Potassium, intravenousSodium chloride Self-assessment and knowledge integration 50 single best answer questions Answers including explanatory texts

• ISBN: 978-0-7020-5516-4
• Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 274
• Fecha Publicación: 16/05/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés