E-Book, Englisch, 432 Seiten
Li Pharmacotherapy of Asthma
Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-8493-5989-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
E-Book, Englisch, 432 Seiten
Reihe: Lung Biology in Health and Disease
ISBN: 978-0-8493-5989-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
Standing as the only text focused on the pharmaceutical treatment of asthma, this reference details the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety of every drug currently used in the management and care of asthma patients. Internationally renowned authorities cover published practice guidelines, treatment plans, pharmacologic agents, and clinical studies to provide the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the use of medications to control and prevent this common condition.
Reviewing the role of pharmacotherapy in the overall management of asthma, this guide:
* reviews the pharmacology and clinical use of inhaled corticosteroids, beta adrenergic agonists, leukotriene modifiers, combination products, and many other asthma drugs
* provides a practical framework for the optimal pharmacotherapy of asthma, focusing on outpatient therapy
* examines international guidelines for the drug treatment of asthma.
Zielgruppe
Pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists; allergists; pharmacologists; clinical immunologists; internists; physiologists; molecular, cellular, and lung biologists; and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.
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Weitere Infos & Material
The Optimal Management of Asthma. Pharmacotherapy in Practice Guidelines. Pharmacologic Agents. Beta Agonists. Anticholinergic Agents. Inhaled Corticosteroids. Leukotriene Modifiers. Theophylline and Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors. Nedocromil and Cromolyn. Systemic Corticosteroids. Anti IgE. Immunosuppressive Agents. Allergen Immunotherapy. Clinical Practice. Outpatient Pharmacotherapy. Pharmacotherapy in the Emergency Department, Hospital, and ICU