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In the evolving practice of pharmacokinetics (PK), it is important to keep on top of the latest advances. John E. Murphy, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCP, a well-known leader in the field of clinical pharmacokinetics, has updated and expanded his widely used textbook and reference.
Written in a straightforward style, with numerous charts and lists, this reference + workbook makes complicated dosing and monitoring information easy to find and understand. Whether you are a student or practitioner, it is a resource you will turn to for reliable guidance throughout your pharmacy career.
Table of Contents (textbook)
I BASIC CONCEPTS AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS
1. Rational use of drug concentration measurements
2. Assemssment of kidney function
3. Renal drug dosing concepts
4. Medication dosing in overweight and obese pationts
5. pharmacogenomic impacts on pharmacokinetics
6. Drug dosing in pediatric patients
7. Considerations for medication use in the geriatric patinet
II SPECIFIC DRUGS AND DRUG CLASSES
8. Aminoglycosides
9. Antidepressants
10. Antiepileptics
11. Antirejection agents
12. Carbamazepine
13. Digoxin
14. Ethosuximide
15. Unfractionted heparin, low-molecular-weight heparins, and fondaparinux
16. Lidocaine
17. Lothium
18. Phenobarbital
19. Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
20. Theophylline
21. Valproate
22. Vancomycin
23. Warfarin
Table of Contents (workbook)
SECTION I: SELF-ASSESSMENT AND ANSWERS
1.1. General Pharmacokinetic Applications
1.2. Medication Dosing in Overweight and Obese Patients
1.3. Estimating Kidney Function
1.4. Renal Drug Dosing
1.5. Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
1.6. Carbamazepine
1.7. Digoxin
1.8. Unfractionated Heparin and Low Molecular Weight Heparins
1.9. Lithium
1.10. Phenobarbital
1.11. Phenytoin/Fosphenytoin
1.12. Valproic Acid
1.13. Vancomycin
1.14. Warfarin
SECTION II: SOLUTIONS
2.1. General Pharmacokinetic Applications
2.2. Medication Dosing in Overweight and Obese Patients
2.3. Estimating Kidney Function
2.4. Renal Drug Dosing
2.5. Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
2.6. Carbamazepine
2.7. Digoxin
2.8. Unfractionated Heparin and Low Molecular Weight Heparins
2.9. Lithium
2.10. Phenobarbital
2.11. Phenytoin/Fosphenytoin
2.12. Valproic Acid
2.13. Vancomycin
2.14. Warfarin