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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100702055166

ISBN-139780702055164

eBay Product ID (ePID)202536080

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Number of Pages274 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameTop 100 Drugs : Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Prescribing

SubjectClinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology

Publication Year2014

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorEmma Baker, Dagan Lonsdale, Daniel Burrage, Andrew Hitchings

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Length7.3 in

Item Width4.8 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2013-047349

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"The authors have used junior doctors' experience to pick out the 100 most frequently-used drugs, and these are described (in alphabetical order) in a clear double page spread format. I read it with interest, and found the layout appealing and easy to refer to. The information given is a hybrid between pharmacology and practical prescribing." Reviewed by Pulse, Apr 2015

Dewey Decimal615.1

Table Of ContentIntroduction Drugs listed by system Drugs listed by indication Top 100 drugs Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine) Activated charcoal Adenosine Adrenaline (epinephrine) Aldosterone antagonists Alginates and antacids Allopurinol Alpha-blockers Aminoglycosides Aminosalicylates Amiodarone Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin receptor blockers Antidepressants, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors Antidepressants, tricyclics and related drugs Antidepressants, venlafaxine and mirtazepine Antiemetics, dopamine D2-receptor antagonists Antiemetics, histamine H1-receptor antagonists Antiemetics, phenothiazines Antiemetics, serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonists Antifungal drugs Antihistamines (H1-receptor antagonists) Antimotility drugs Antimuscarinics, bronchodilators Antimuscarinics, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal uses Antimuscarinics, genitourinary uses Antipsychotics, first-generation (typical) Antipsychotics, second-generation (atypical) Aspirin Benzodiazepines Beta2-agonists Beta-blockers Bisphosphonates Calcium and vitamin D Calcium channel blockers Carbamazepine Cephalosporins and carbapenems Clopidogrel Compound (ß2-agonist-corticosteroid) inhalers Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), systemic Corticosteroids, inhaled Corticosteroids, topical Digoxin Dipyridamole Diuretics, loop Diuretics, potassium-sparing Diuretics, thiazide and thiazide-like Dopaminergic drugs for Parkinson's disease Emollients Fibrinolytic drugs Gabapentin and pregabalin H2-receptor antagonists Heparins and fondaparinux Insulin Iron Laxatives, bulk forming Laxatives, osmotic Laxatives, stimulant Lidocaine Macrolides Metformin Methotrexate Metronidazole Naloxone Nicorandil Nicotine replacement and related drugs Nitrates Nitrofurantoin Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Ocular lubricants (artificial tears) Oestrogens and progestogens Opioids, compound preparations Opioids, strong Opioids, weak Oxygen Paracetamol Penicillins Penicillins, antipseudomonal Penicillins, broad-spectrum Penicillins, penicillinase-resistant Phenytoin Phosphodiesterase (type 5) inhibitors Potassium, oral Prostaglandin analogue eye drops Proton pump inhibitors Quinine Quinolones Statins Sulphonylureas Tetracyclines Thiazolidinediones Thyroid hormones Trimethoprim Vaccines Valproate Vancomycin Vitamins Warfarin Z-drugs 5a-reductase inhibitors Fluids Colloids (plasma substitutes) Compound sodium lactate (Hartmann's solution) Glucose (dextrose) Potassium, intravenous Sodium chloride Self-assessment and knowledge integration 50 single best answer questions Answers including explanatory texts

SynopsisPrescribing 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. "A great practical resource for those new to prescribing the text is aimed at those new to independent prescribing, and for that group I would consider. The Top 100 Drugs'to be an excellent publication." Reviewed by ?Emma Watts, GP in Surrey on behalf of (journal) Pulse?April 2015 "This handy, pocket-sized book is a great practical resource for those new to prescribing." Reviewed by Pulse, Apr 2015, 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. "A great practical resource for those new to prescribing the text is aimed at those new to independent prescribing, and for that group I would consider. The Top 100 Drugs to be an excellent publication." Reviewed by Emma Watts, GP in Surrey on behalf of (journal) Pulse April 2015 "This handy, pocket-sized book is a great practical resource for those new to prescribing." Reviewed by Pulse, Apr 2015 The top 100 drugs and the five most important intravenous fluids are presented using a clear, consistent layout across double-page spreads. Drugs are arranged alphabetically and also listed by organ system and clinical indication, providing multiple pathways into the information. Clinical pharmacology is discussed under the headings: common indications; mechanisms of action; important adverse effects; warnings; and important interactions. Practical prescribing is discussed under the headings: prescription; administration; communication; monitoring; and cost. A clinical tip is presented for every drug. Single-best-answer questions are provided for self-assessment and to show how information from several drugs may be integrated.

LC Classification NumberRM301.12.H58 2014