Geriatric Dosage Handbook

Download or read book Geriatric Dosage Handbook written by Todd P. Semla and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The 'Geriatric Dosage Handbook' is the ideal resource for health care providers facing the challenges of appropriate medication use in older adults. This handbook follows a dictionary-like format, with brand and generic drug names alphabetically organized and cross-referenced. Monographs feature geriatric-sensitive information, including drug interactions and drug dosing in the elderly, in adults, and in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment. They also include the latest Beers Criteria (2014 update) for risk assessment of drugs to avoid or use with caution in older adults. Endorsed by the American Pharmacist Association (APhA), the 'Geriatric Dosage Handbook' is trusted by clinicians everywhere to help improve medication safety and enhance patient care in the geriatric population. Includes : - 997 total drug monographs - 44 fields of information - Over 130 Appendix pages "--[Résumé de l'éditeur]