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Principles of Drug Therapy in Neurology (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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Principles of Drug Therapy in Neurology (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Contemporary Neurology Series
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Principles of Drug Therapy, Second Edition provides comprehensive
coverage of current drug therapy in neurology while providing the
background information that neurologists and other clinicians need
to understand its rationale. The range of new drugs available for
treatment of neurological disorders is expanding rapidly along with
rapid advances in the neurosciences that are uncovering disease
mechanisms. Although there are many sources of drug information,
most are limited to basic information about indications, dose and
side effects. However the complexity of the nervous system is
enormous and the information needed to understand drug effects is
accordingly often not readily available in a single source. The
book addresses that issue by presenting 18 focused, disease-related
chapters by authors who are expert clinical sub-specialists as well
as experts on drug therapy.
The first chapter on fundamentals of drug therapy in neurology
provides a readable synopsis of how the classic pharmacology
concepts such as pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics are related
to therapy in neurology. This section also discusses the
pathogenesis of potentially serious side effects such as skin
rashes and liver disorders, and the role of pharmacogenetics in
both drug effect and side effects. Outstanding chapters on movement
disorders, epilepsy, and headaches cover major areas of drug
treatment in neurology practice. Additional chapters cover stroke,
increased intracranial pressure in the intensive care unit,
dementia, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and spasticity,
neuromuscular disorders and pain. Sleep, central nervous system
infections and HIV, and drug intoxications are also covered.
Areasof special interest to child neurologists covered in the book
include treatment of genetic metabolic disorders and use of
stimulants and other medications for childhood cognitive disorders.
An excellent chapter is also provided on drug treatment of
psychiatric disorders because of the important of psychiatric drugs
in neurology practice. This edition has been completely re-written
from the successful edition published in the 90s and enlarged
commensurate with the exciting progress in treatment in neurology.
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