Geriatric dosage handbook
Subtitle: including clinical recommendations and monitoring guidelines
By: Todd P. Semla, Judith L. Beizer, Martin D. Higbee
Contributors: Beizer, Judith L.; Higbee, Martin D.
Edition: 16th ed.
Series: Lexi-Comp's drug reference handbooks; Lexi-Comp's drug reference handbooks
Publisher: Lexi-Comp
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hudson, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 2071
ISBN-13: 9781591952855
Subjects: Drugs; Handbooks, manuals; Dosage; Geriatric pharmacology; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Handbooks; Administration & dosage; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy
Description: Updates to this edition include: 25 new drug monographs; updated appendix content: comparative drug charts, heart failure (systolic), hyperlipidemia management, immunization recommendations, and osteoporosis management. This handbook follows a dictionary-like format, with brand and generic drug names alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by page number to the generic drug monograph. Within monographs, geriatric-sensitive information includes content on drug interactions and drug dosing in the elderly, in adults, and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. With this edition, route-specific monographs are introduced: systemic, nasal, ophthalmic, otic, and topical routes are included. These monographs offer refined drug information for point-of-care use.--From cover p. [4].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: Alphabetical Listing of Drugs --; title: APPENDIX --; title: Abbreviations and Measurements --; title: Assessment of Renal Function --; title: Comparative Drug Charts --; title: Disease Management --; title: Immunization Recommendations --; title: Infectious Disease --; title: Laboratory Values --; title: Therapy Recommendations --; title: Miscellaneous.