Pharmacology for women's health

Brucker, Mary C., (editor.). King, Tekoa L., (editor.).

Summary: Pharmacology for Women's Health, Second Edition is a unique text that discusses pharmacology as it specifically relates to women's health. Completely updated and revised to reflect the changing field of pharmacology, it includes new pharmacological agents for common conditions, changes in indications, the use of vaccines, updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and the effects of the Affordable Care Act. It also includes new resource boxes in each chapter for easy access to more information.

Record details

ISBN: 9781284057485
ISBN: 1284057488
Physical Description: print
xviii, 1212 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2017]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes access code. Order of names reversed on previous edition.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Section I. Introduction to Pharmacology -- Modern Pharmacology -- Principles of Pharmacology -- Pharmacogenetics -- Drug Toxicity -- Section II. Lifestyle and Preventative Healthc Care Practices -- Vitamins & and Minerals -- Immunizations -- Drugs to Promote Optimum Weight -- Smoking Cessation -- Drugs of Abuse -- Complimentary and Alternative Therapies -- Section III. Essential Drug Categories -- Antimicrobials -- Analgesia and & Anesthesia -- Antihistamines -- Steroid Hormones -- Section IV. Pharmacotherapeutics for Common Conditions -- Cardiovascular Conditions -- Hematology -- Autoimmune Conditions -- Diabetes -- Thyroid Disorders -- Respiratory Conditions -- Gastrointestinal Conditions -- Lower Urinary Tract Disorders -- Sexually Transmitted Infections -- The Central Nervous System -- Mental Health -- Dermatology -- Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders -- Cancer -- Section V. Gynecology -- Contraception -- Pelvic and Menstrual Disorders -- Vaginal Conditions -- Vulvar Disorders -- Sexual Dysfunction -- The Mature Woman -- Section VI. Pregnancy and Lactation -- Pregnancy -- Labor -- Postpartum -- Breastfeeding -- The Newborn.