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Drugs and the Liver: A Guide to Drug Handling in Liver Dysfunction
Penny North-Lewis
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Description for Drugs and the Liver: A Guide to Drug Handling in Liver Dysfunction
Paperback. Enables the practitioner to assess liver function using biochemical markers, other tests, signs, symptoms and disease knowledge. This practical guide covers background information on liver function, the principles of drug use in liver disease and includes a section of worked examples of commonly asked questions. Editor(s): North-Lewis, Penny. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJJ; MQP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
Liver disease is a widespread and increasing problem throughout the world, however little is published on how different types and degrees of liver dysfunction affect the body's ability to handle medicines. Drugs and the Liver is designed to assist practitioners in making pragmatic choices for their patients. It aims to: enable the practitioner to assess liver function using biochemical markers, other tests, signs, symptoms and disease knowledge; identify which pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of a drug are likely to be affected by different types of liver disease; and consider the impact of a drug's side effects on a patient ... Read more
Liver disease is a widespread and increasing problem throughout the world, however little is published on how different types and degrees of liver dysfunction affect the body's ability to handle medicines. Drugs and the Liver is designed to assist practitioners in making pragmatic choices for their patients. It aims to: enable the practitioner to assess liver function using biochemical markers, other tests, signs, symptoms and disease knowledge; identify which pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of a drug are likely to be affected by different types of liver disease; and consider the impact of a drug's side effects on a patient ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pharmaceutical Pr
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780853697107
SKU
V9780853697107
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
Reviews for Drugs and the Liver: A Guide to Drug Handling in Liver Dysfunction
'The book is written primarily for pharmacist clinicians, but it serves as a useful review for anyone who has an interest in drug metabolism and liver function...the thorough but easy to understand review of the liver anatomy and function is a highlight. This is a good read for those who need to brush up on these topics.' Patrick J. ... Read more