Handbook of Medicine for Pharmacists
GURU PRASAD MOHANTASynopsis
The handbook contains the valuable practical information in a precise manner to help the pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists ensuring appropriate use of medicines and optimum pharmacotherapy at various levels. The first part of the book covers Common Medical Terminologies and Abbreviations, Common Laboratory (Pathological) Data, Sources of Drug Information, Concept of 8-Star Pharmacists, Patient Counseling, Regulations Relating to Pharmacy Practice, Rational Use of Medicines, Good Pharmacy Practice, New Drugs, Fixed Dose Combinations, Pharmacovigilance and Safety Monitoring, Drug Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Storage of Medicines, and Dose Calculations in Children and in Renal Impairment, etc. The second part covers the essential information like Therapeutic Indication, Dose, Dosage Forms and Strength, Special Precautions Required during its Use and Patient Advice Instruction of all medicines listed in World Health Organization and Government of India's current Essential Medicines List.
Synopsis
The handbook contains the valuable practical information in a precise manner to help the pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists ensuring appropriate use of medicines and optimum pharmacotherapy at various levels. The first part of the book covers Common Medical Terminologies and Abbreviations, Common Laboratory (Pathological) Data, Sources of Drug Information, Concept of 8-Star Pharmacists, Patient Counseling, Regulations Relating to Pharmacy Practice, Rational Use of Medicines, Good Pharmacy Practice, New Drugs, Fixed Dose Combinations, Pharmacovigilance and Safety Monitoring, Drug Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Storage of Medicines, and Dose Calculations in Children and in Renal Impairment, etc. The second part covers the essential information like Therapeutic Indication, Dose, Dosage Forms and Strength, Special Precautions Required during its Use and Patient Advice Instruction of all medicines listed in World Health Organization and Government of India's current Essential Medicines List.
Description
The handbook contains the valuable practical information in a precise manner to help the pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists ensuring appropriate use of medicines and optimum pharmacotherapy at various levels. The first part of the book covers Common Medical Terminologies and Abbreviations, Common Laboratory (Pathological) Data, Sources of Drug Information, Concept of 8-Star Pharmacists, Patient Counseling, Regulations Relating to Pharmacy Practice, Rational Use of Medicines, Good Pharmacy Practice, New Drugs, Fixed Dose Combinations, Pharmacovigilance and Safety Monitoring, Drug Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Storage of Medicines, and Dose Calculations in Children and in Renal Impairment, etc. The second part covers the essential information like Therapeutic Indication, Dose, Dosage Forms and Strength, Special Precautions Required during its Use and Patient Advice Instruction of all medicines listed in World Health Organization and Government of India's current Essential Medicines List.
Key Features
• The first of its kind in India. No such book is available in India.
• It covers all the essential information required to develop competency to provide pharmaceutical care.
• A valuable companion for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists.
• The topics are written in a very simple and easily understandable language.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2014)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
770 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789350906651
Dimensions :
6.25 x 9. 5
Printing Format Color :
Single Color