Drugs in pregnancy and lactation : a reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk

Author(s)

• Briggs, Gerald G.
• Freeman, Roger K.
• Yaffe, Sumner J.

Bibliographic Information

Drugs in pregnancy and lactation : a reference guide to fetal and neonatal risk

Gerald G. Briggs, Roger K. Freeman, Sumner J. Yaffe

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2002

6th ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The thoroughly updated Sixth Edition of this popular reference provides practical, reliable information on more than 1,000 pharmaceuticals and natural products that may be used by pregnant women or lactating mothers. More than 200 drugs - including nicotine, thalidomide, and new anesthetics - are added to this edition. Chapters on 200 drugs, including cocaine, benzodiazepines, and hormonal products, are substantially revised. Each drug monograph includes a risk factor rating that indicates the substance's potential for adverse effects in the fetus or infant. Drugs are listed alphabetically and indexed by both trade and generic names so that the reader can quickly find information.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Introduction Instructions for Use of the Reference Guide Monographs Appendi

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA54622595
• ISBN:
  • 0781732034
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Philadelphia
• Pages/Volumes: xxv, 1595 p.
• Size: 27 cm