
Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology
About this book
The Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology helps prescribers and patients make rational decisions about drug treatment while considering known risks and potential unwanted effects. Written for dermatologists, family practitioners, pharmacists and specialist nurses, this completely revised and updated third edition of a bestseller provides an accessible and concise aid to prescribing and monitoring systemic dermatologic therapy. For each drug or drug class, the book lists its classification, mode of action, formulations, dosages, suggested regimens, contraindications, important drug interactions, adverse effects, patient information, and more. This third edition includes new classes of drugs as well as information on updated guidelines for prescribing and monitoring established drugs.
FROM REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS
"This updated edition includes new arrivals… Quite simply, it is indispensable! I have it with me in every clinic and often refer to it in discussions with pharmacists (who have been known to borrow my copy and forget to return it)." Dermatology in Practice
"... an outstanding resource that helps to alleviate worrying by providing precise guidelines and advice in managing our most infirm patients who require these medications." SkinMed
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Contributors
- List of Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 Acitretin
- Chapter 2 Acne Antibiotics
- Chapter 3 Alitretinoin
- Chapter 4 Antiandrogens
- Chapter 5 Antibiotics Commonly Used for Skin Infections
- Chapter 6 Antifungals
- Chapter 7 Antimalarials
- Chapter 8 Antivirals for Herpesviruses
- Chapter 9 Apremilast
- Chapter 10 Azathioprine
- Chapter 11 Azole Antihelminths
- Chapter 12 Bexarotene
- Chapter 13 Ciclosporin
- Chapter 14 Colchicine
- Chapter 15 Corticosteroids
- Chapter 16 Cyclophosphamide
- Chapter 17 Dapsone
- Chapter 18 Dimethyl Fumarate
- Chapter 19 Interleukin-4/13 Inhibitors
- Chapter 20 Interleukin (IL)-12/23 and IL-23 Inhibitors
- Chapter 21 Interleukin-17 Inhibitors
- Chapter 22 Isotretinoin
- Chapter 23 Ivermectin
- Chapter 24 Intravenous Immunoglobulin
- Chapter 25 Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitors
- Chapter 26 Malignant Melanoma Drug Treatments
- Chapter 27 Methotrexate
- Chapter 28 Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Chapter 29 Omalizumab
- Chapter 30 Potassium Iodide
- Chapter 31 Propranolol
- Chapter 32 Psoralens
- Chapter 33 Rituximab
- Chapter 34 Sulfapyridine and Sulfamethoxypyridazine
- Chapter 35 Thalidomide
- Chapter 36 Tumour Necrosis Factor Antagonists
- Chapter 37 Vismodegib
- Chapter 38 Systemic Therapy in Children and Young People
- Chapter 39 Systemic Therapy and Kidney Disease
- Chapter 40 Systemic Therapy and Liver Disease
- Chapter 41 Systemic Therapy in Older People
- Index