Download or read book Clinical Pharmacology During Pregnancy written by Donald Mattison and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Pharmacology During Pregnancy is written for clinicians, physicians, midwives, nurses, pharmacists and other medical professionals directly involved in the care of women during pregnancy. This book focuses on the impact of pregnancy on drug disposition and also includes coverage of treatments for diseases of specific body systems as well as essential content on dosing and efficacy. The broad range of this book encompasses analgesics, antiasthmatics, antidepressants, heart and circulatory drugs, vitamins and herbal supplements, and more. Topics in chemotherapy and substance abuse are covered, as are research issues, including clinical trial design and ethical considerations. Uses an evidence-based approach for therapeutics during pregnancy Includes a summary of specific medications by indication with up-to-date information on dosing and efficacy in pregnancy for the given indication