Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects: Clinical Ocular Toxicology E-Book

Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects: Clinical Ocular Toxicology E-Book

Frederick T. Fraunfelder, Frederick W. Fraunfelder

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN:
  9780323653756
• eBook ISBN:
  9780323674010
• Edition: 8
• Topic: Medicina
• Subtopic: Oftalmología y optometría

Written by global experts in the field of chemical- and drug-related ocular problems, Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects, 8th Edition, provides need-to-know information on all aspects of ocular toxicology in one concise reference. This best-selling, user-friendly resource features a templated format, numerous full-color illustrations, and sweeping content updates throughout – all designed to eliminate uncertainty and ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment guidance.- Provides comprehensive coverage of drugs' generic and trade names, primary uses, ocular and systemic side effects, and clinical significance.- Features a unique side effect index, a new concise paperback format for portability, and clinical photos of ocular symptoms of adverse drug reactions.- Covers dozens of new drugs used in the U.S. and internationally, as well as extensive updates to drug registry information to ensure access to the latest data.- Includes expanded sections on how to follow patients with visual adverse drug reactions to chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, isotretinoin, ethambutol, and more. Guidelines can be copied to use as patient handouts.- Offers extensive discussions of principles of therapy, ocular drug delivery, methods to evaluate drug-induced visual side effects, and the role of electrophysiology and psychophysics.- Provides the WHO classification system to help you determine whether a particular side effect is certain, probable, or likely to occur.- Ideal for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and busy clinicians in primary care, emergency medicine, and more – anyone who needs quick, on-the-spot consultation on ocular toxicology.- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface
• List of Contributors
• Instructions to Users
• Chapter 1. National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects
• Chapter 2. Ocular Drug Delivery and Toxicology
• Chapter 3. Methods for Evaluating Drug-Induced Visual Side Effects
• Chapter 4. Anti-Infectives
• Chapter 5. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
• Chapter 6. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
• Chapter 7. Analgesics, Narcotic Antagonists, and Drugs Used to Treat Arthritis
• Chapter 8. Drugs Used in Anesthesia
• Chapter 9. Gastrointestinal Drugs
• Chapter 10. Cardiac, Vascular, and Renal Drugs
• Chapter 11. Hormones and Drugs Affecting Hormonal Mechanisms
• Chapter 12. Drugs Affecting Blood Formation and Coagulability
• Chapter 13. Homeostatic and Nutrient Drugs
• Chapter 14. Drugs Used to Treat Allergic and Neuromuscular Disorders
• Chapter 15. Oncolytic Drugs
• Chapter 16. Heavy Metal Antagonists and Miscellaneous Drugs
• Chapter 17. Drugs Used in the Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Chapter 18. Drugs Used in Ophthalmology
• Chapter 19. Herbal Medicine– and Dietary Supplement–Induced Ocular Side Effects
• Index of Side Effects
• Subject Index