Ophthalmologic Drug Guide

ISBN-13: 9781441976208 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 138 str.

Douglas J. Rhee; Kathryn A. Colby; Lucia Sobrin

Opis

The updated second edition of this popular pocket guide includes newly available and FDA-approved drugs as well as guidance on using the growing number of drugs now prescribed for off-label purposes, such as anti-VEGF agents used in cancer treatments.

Spis treści

Antibacterial Agents.- Antifungal Agents.- Antiviral Agents.- Antiparasitic Agents.- Antiglaucoma Agents.- Neuro-ophthalmology.- Retina.- Antiinflammatory Agents.- Mydriatics, Cycloplegics, and Reversal Agents.- Lubricants and Viscoelastics.- Miscellaneous (Appendices) Topical Antibacterial Spectrum.- Preparing Fortified Topical Antibiotics and Oral Acetazolamide Solution.- Antifungal Activity Spectrum.- Renal Dosing for Selected Drugs.- Glaucoma Medication Preservatives.- Product Index.- Subject Index.

O autorze

Douglas J. Rhee, MD Assistant Professor Harvard Medical School Associate Chief, Practice Development Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, Massachusetts USA Katheryn A. Colby, MD, PhD Assistant Professor Harvard Medical School Cornea Service Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, Massachusetts USA Christopher J. Rapuano, MD Professor Jefferson Medical College Director, Cornea Service Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPH Assistant Professor Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, Massachusetts USA

Blurb

The updated edition of this popular pocket guide includes new drugs available and FDA-approved since publication of the first edition and also guidance on using the growing number of drugs now prescribed for off-label purposes, such as anti-VEGF agents, used in cancer treatments, which are also being used to stop cell growth in age-related macular degeneration. Drugs are grouped by presenting disease (e.g., glaucoma, retinal disease, cataracts), and readers may also access information via the Product Index or the Subject Index. The entire book is presented in a table format to facilitate quick look-up.