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Antibiotics Simplified by Jason C. Gallagher and Conan MacDougall (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-10128402539X

ISBN-139781284025392

eBay Product ID (ePID)7038512932

Product Key Features

Number of Pages314 Pages

Publication NameAntibiotics Simplified

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPharmacy, Pharmacology

Publication Year2013

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorJason C. Gallagher, Conan Macdougall

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight9 Oz

Item Length7 in

Item Width4.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

LCCN2013-007358

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal615/.7922

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPartI Considerations with Antibiotic Therapy Chapter1 The Wonderful World of Microbiology Chapter2 General Approach to Infectious Diseases Chapter3 Antibiotic Pharmacokinetics Chapter4 Antibiotic Pharmacodynamics Chapter5 Adverse Consequences of Antibiotic Use PartII Antibacterial Drugs Chapter6 Beta-Lactams Chapter7 Glycopeptides Chapter8 Fluoroquinolones Chapter9 Aminoglycosides Chapter10 Tetracyclines and Glycylcyclines Chapter11 Macrolides and Ketolides Chapter12 Oxazolidinones Chapter13 Nitroimidazoles Chapter14 Nitrofurans and Fosfomycin Chapter15 Streptogramins Chapter16 Cyclic Lipopeptides Chapter17 Folate Antagonists Chapter18 Lincosamides Chapter19 Polymyxins Chapter20 Fidaxomicin PartIII Antimycobacterial Drugs Chapter21 Antimycobacterial Drugs Chapter22 Rifamycins Chapter23 Isoniazid Chapter24 Pyrazinamide Chapter25 Ethambutol PartIV Antifungal Drugs Chapter26 Antifungal Drugs Chapter27 Polyenes Chapter28 Antifungal Antimetabolites Chapter29 Azoles Chapter30 Echinocandins PartV Antiviral Drugs Chapter31 Antiviral Drugs Chapter32 Anti-Herpes Simplex Virus and Varicella-Zoster Virus Agents Chapter33 Anti-Cytomegalovirus Agents Chapter34 Neuraminidase Inhibitors Chapter35 Antiretroviral Drugs Chapter36 Antiviral Interferons Chapter37 Serine Protease Inhibitors Chapter38 Ribavirin Chapter39 Hepatitis B Nucleoside Analogs PartVI Antiparasitic Drugs Chapter40 Antiparasitic Drugs Chapter41 Quinolines Chapter42 Atovaquone Chapter43 Benzimidazoles Chapter44 Pentamidine Chapter45 Ivermectin AppendixI Selected Normal Human Flora AppendixII Clinically Useful Spectra of Activity AppendixIII Empiric Regimens for Common infections

SynopsisAntibiotics Simplified is included in the 2015 edition of the essential collection of Doody's Core Titles. Antibiotics Simplified, Third Edition is a best-selling, succinct guide designed to bridge knowledge gained in basic sciences courses with clinical practice in infectious diseases. This practical text reviews basic microbiology and how to approach the pharmacotherapy of a patient with a presumed infection. It also contains concise Drug Class Reviews with an explanation of the characteristics of various classes of antibacterial drugs and antifungal drugs. Antibiotics Simplified, Third Edition simplifies learning infectious disease pharmacotherapy and condenses the many facts that are taught about antibiotics into one quick reference guide. This guide will help students learn the characteristics of antibiotics and why an antibiotic is useful for an indication. With an understanding of the characteristics of the antibiotics, students will be able to make a logical choice to treat an infection more easily. With helpful figures and flow charts, Drug Class Reviews, a Spectra of Activity chart, and an index for reference, this is an ideal handbook for students as well as practicing pharmacists, physicians, and other clinicians New to the Third Edition -Expanded Appendix 2 -New Drugs: Fidaxomicin, Rilpirvirine, Hepatitis C drugs, Interferon, Ribavirin, Telapravir, Bocepravir, Hepatitis B drugs (most for HIV, few alone - Adefovir, Entecavir, Telbivudine) -New Topics: oInterpreting MICs and susceptibility results MICs - the concept and the reality The MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) is the lowest concentration of antimicrobial agent which inhibits the growth of the microorganism] Susceptibility - PK oPharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials, Antibiotics Simplified, Third Edition is a best-selling, succinct guide designed to bridge knowledge gained in basic sciences courses with clinical practice in infectious diseases. This practical text reviews basic microbiology and how to approach the pharmacotherapy of a patient with a presumed infection. It also contains concise Drug Class Reviews with an explanation of the characteristics of various classes of antibacterial drugs and antifungal drugs. Antibiotics Simplified, Third Edition simplifies learning infectious disease pharmacotherapy and condenses the many facts that are taught about antibiotics into one quick reference guide. This guide will help students learn the characteristics of antibiotics and why an antibiotic is useful for an indication. With an understanding of the characteristics of the antibiotics, students will be able to make a logical choice to treat an infection more easily.

LC Classification NumberRM267