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The thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition of this classic is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on all anticonvulsants available today. This edition features detailed profiles of newer drugs - including levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, tiagabine, topiramate, and zonisamide as well as new chapters on the use of antiepileptic drugs in children and during pregnancy. Drugs are covered in alphabetical order and in an easy to follow format: mechanisms of action; chemistry, biotransformation, and pharmacokinetics; interactions; clinical efficacy and use; and adverse effects . Coverage of clinical use includes nonepileptic and psychiatric disorders where appropriate. This edition has been trimmed to a more manageable size by shortening the chapters on older or less frequently used drugs. Features: - The latest, comprehensive coverage of anti-epileptic drugs. - Structured and consistent coverage of each drug for ease of use. - Authoritative, must-have reference for clinicians who prescribe drugs regularly. New to this edition: - Drugs are covered in alphabetical order. - Chapter on newer drugs including levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, tiagabine, topiramate, and zonisamide. - Chapters on use of these drugs in children, women, and during pregnancyProduct Identifiers
PublisherLippincott Williams AND Wilkins
ISBN-139780781723213
eBay Product ID (ePID)87922339
Product Key Features
Number of Pages900 Pages
Publication NameAntiepileptic Drugs
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicine
Publication Year2002
TypeTextbook
AuthorBrian S. Meldrum, Emilio Perucca, Richard H. Mattson, Rene H. Levy
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height280 mm
Item Weight2592 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorBrian S. Meldrum, Rene H. Levy, Richard H. Mattson, Emilio Perucca