Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk

by Briggs, Gerald G.; Freeman, Roger K.

• ISBN13: 9781451190823
• ISBN10: 1451190824
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-08-19
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Know the risk versus the benefit, before you prescribe: the authoritative, updated 10th edition of Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation remains the leading drug reference for treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding patients. Listing nearly 1,200 commonly prescribed drugs taken during pregnancy and lactation, each detailed, in-depth drug monograph offers a summary of known or possible effects on mother, embryo, fetus and nursing infant.

Features:

• Enhanced eBook with searchable text and frequent updates integrating important new evidence
• NEW over 120 new drugs including drug reviews
• NEW drugs contraindicated during breastfeeding and pregnancy
• Each monograph contains: generic name (in US); risk factor; pharmacologic class; fetal risk summary; breastfeeding summary; and updated references
• List of drugs known to cause human developmental toxicity

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• A powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use