Adverse drug interactions : a handbook for prescribers

Text covers: Drugs acting on the cardiovascular system; Drugs acting on the central nervous system; Anticancer and immunomodulating drugs; Anticoagulants; Antidiabetic drugs; Other endocrine drugs; Analgesics; Musculoskeletal drugs; Anesthetic drugs; Drugs to treat infections; Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract; Respiratory drugs; Metabolic drugs; Obstetrics and gynecology; Drugs used to treat the urinary system; Drugs of abuse; Over-the-counter/online drugs and remedies.

Includes appendices.

Appendix A: Factors associated with drug effects; Appendix B: Factors associated with interactions; Appendix C: Foods implicated in potentially severe interactions; Appendix D: Clinical drug development; Appendix E: Assessments of manifestations of DDIs; Appendix F: Triptan sensations; Appendix G: Assessment of severity of liver disease; Appendix H: Prescribing guidelines for elderly patients; Appendix I: Factors affecting efficacy of anti-infective agents; Appendix J: Assessments of obesity

Includes abbreviations.

This book assists clinicians by providing key information on potential adverse effects that can result from prescribing two or more drugs for simultaneous use. Interactions that are likely to give rise to life-threatening conditions, and which must therefore be completely avoided, are clearly highlighted. Less threatening but nonetheless important interactions necessitating practical measures, such as frequent monitoring and advice to patients, are also discussed.