Essential Neuropharmacology

The Prescriber's Guide

Stephen D. Silberstein, Michael J. Marmura, Hsiangkuo Yuan (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

480 Seiten

2015 | 2nd Revised edition
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-48554-9 (ISBN)

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Essential Neuropharmacology reviews the medications used by neurologists in clinical practice. The new edition is fully updated throughout. Major additions include neuro-oncology drugs, new multiple sclerosis agents, medications used for sleep and new formulations. An essential, user-friendly reference for neurologists at all stages of their careers.

Essential Neuropharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide reviews the full range of medications used by neurologists in clinical practice. Expert knowledge is given about the best use of medications in patient care. Each drug listing contains the full range of indications, their advantages and disadvantages, and tips for dosing and avoiding adverse effects. Evidence is taken from recent clinical trials, which helps the reader relate the drug descriptions to everyday clinical practice. Where appropriate, off-label uses are also described. The detailed descriptions of each medication enable the user to make quick and informed decisions with the confidence they need to serve the clinical needs of their patients effectively. The new edition is fully updated throughout. Major new additions include neuro-oncology drugs, new multiple sclerosis agents, sleep medications and new formulations. This book is an essential, user-friendly reference suitable for neurologists at all stages of their careers.

Stephen D. Silberstein is a Professor at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Director, Jefferson Headache Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Michael J. Marmura is Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, Jefferson Headache Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Hsiangkuo Yuan is a visiting scholar in the Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, CA, USA, and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.

Introduction; List of icons; Acknowledgements; 1. Acetazolamide; 2. Alemtuzumab; 3. Almotriptan; 4. Alteplase; 5. Amantadine; 6. Amifampridine; 7. Amitriptyline; 8. Apixaban; 9. Apomorphine; 10. Aprepitant; 11. Aripiprazole; 12. Armodafinil; 13. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid); 14. Azathioprine; 15. Baclofen; 16. Benztropine; 17. Bevacizumab; 18. Botulinum toxin type A; 19. Botulinum toxin type B; 20. Bromocriptine; 21. Bupropion; 22. Carbamazepine; 23. Carisoprodol; 24. Carmustine; 25. Chlorpromazine; 26. Citalopram; 27. Clobazam; 28. Clonazepam; 29. Clonidine; 30. Clopidogrel; 31. Clozapine; 32. Corticotropin; 33. Cyclobenzaprine; 34. Cyclophosphamide; 35. Cyclosporine (ciclosporin); 36. Cyproheptadine; 37. Dabigatran etexilate; 38. Dalfampridine; 39. Dantrolene; 40. Desvenlafaxine; 41. Dexamethasone; 42. Dextromethorphan/quinidine; 43. Diazepam; 44. Diclofenac; 45. Dihydroergotamine (DHE); 46. Dimethyl fumarate; 47. Dipyridamole/aspirin; 48. Donepezil; 49. Droperidol; 50. Droxidopa; 51. Duloxetine; 52. Edoxaban; 53. Edrophonium; 54. Eletriptan; 55. Entacapone; 56. Escitalopram; 57. Eslicarbazepine acetate; 58. Ethosuximide; 59. Everolimus; 60. Ezogabine; 61. Felbamate; 62. Fingolimod; 63. Flunarizine; 64. Frovatriptan; 65. Gabapentin; 66. Galantamine; 67. Glatiramer acetate; 68. Guanfacine; 69. Haloperidol; 70. Heparin; 71. Intravenous immunoglobulin (iVIg); 72. Indomethacin; 73. Interferon-β (1a and 1b); 74. Lacosamide; 75. Lamotrigine; 76. Levetiracetam; 77. Levodopa and carbidopa; 78. Levomilnacipran; 79. Lidocaine; 80. Lithium; 81. Mannitol; 82. Meclizine; 83. Memantine; 84. Metoclopramide; 85. Metaxalone; 86. Methocarbamol; 87. Methotrexate; 88. Methylergonovine; 89. Methysergide; 90. Mexiletine; 91. Milnacipran; 92. Mirtazapine; 93. Mitoxantrone; 94. Modafinil; 95. Mycophenolate mofetil; 96. Nabiximols; 97. Naratriptan; 98. Natalizumab; 99. Netupitant/palonosetron; 100. Nimodipine; 101. Nortriptyline; 102. Olanzapine; 103. Ondansetron; 104. Oxcarbazepine; 105. Penicillamine; 106. Perampanel; 107. Phenytoin and fosphenytoin; 108. Pizotifen; 109. Pramipexole; 110. Prednisone; 111. Pregabalin; 112. Primidone; 113. Prochlorperazine; 114. Propranolol; 115. Pyridostigmine; 116. Quetiapine; 117. Quinine sulfate; 118. Ramelteon; 119. Reserpine; 120. Riluzole; 121. Rituximab; 122. Rivaroxaban; 123. Rivastigmine; 124. Rizatriptan; 125. Ropinirole; 126. Rotigotine transdermal system; 127. Rufinamide; 128. Sodium oxybate; 129. Sumatriptan; 130. Suvorexant; 131. Tasimelteon; 132. Temozolomide; 133. Teriflunomide; 134. Tetrabenazine; 135. Tiagabine; 136. Timolol; 137. Tizanidine; 138. Topiramate; 139. Trientine hydrochloride; 140. Trihexyphenidyl; 141. Valproic acid and derivatives (DPX); 142. Venlafaxine; 143. Verapamil; 144. Vigabatrin; 145. Vilazodone; 146. Vortioxetine hydrobromide; 147. Warfarin; 148. Zolmitriptan; 149. Zonisamide; List of abbreviations; Index by drug name; Index by use; Index by class.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	15.10.2015
Mitarbeit	Berater: Stephen M. Stahl
Verlagsort	Cambridge
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 229 mm
Gewicht	1160 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie
ISBN-10	1-107-48554-1 / 1107485541
ISBN-13	978-1-107-48554-9 / 9781107485549
Zustand	Neuware