Pocket Guide to GastrointestinaI Drugs

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<b>Learn all you need to know about gastrointestinal drugs and their clinical use with this one-stop, rapid reference pocket guide.</b><p>Brought to you by many of the world's leading GI drug experts,<i>Pocket Guide to Gastrointestinal Drugs</i> provides comprehensive guidance to the pharmacological properties of drugs used to treat gastrointestinal conditions, including mechanisms of action, appropriate administration, and potential adverse effects associated with their use.</p><p>Organized by class of drug and ranging from PPIs to immunosupressants, each chapter first examines the specific agents within that class and then their appropriate and judicious use across a range of specific GI disorders.</p><p>Key features include:</p><ul><li>Introduction of drug class</li><li>Basic pharmacology, including mechanism of action, bioavailability, metabolism, interactions, adverse effects, toxicity, and special considerations</li><li>Dosing information for each GI condition and on- and off-label use</li><li>Consistent use of both generic and trade names throughout</li><li>Specific reference to drug use in pediatric patients and during pregnancy</li></ul><p>Perfect for quick consultation on the wards and in the office,<i>Pocket Guide to Gastrointestinal Drugs</i> is the ideal tool for all those managing patients with GI conditions, including gastroenterologists, GI trainees, emergency physicians, GI specialist nurses, primary care physicians and residents, intensivists and pharmacists.</p>

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<b>Michael Wolfe</b>, M.D is a former Chair of the FDA's advisory board for gastrointestinal drugs. He has achieved significant recognition for his interest in acid-related disorders, specifically GERD, NSAID-associated gastroduodenal ulcers, gastrinoma and other neuroendocrine tumors. He is on the editorial boards of<i>Digestive Diseases and Sciences</i> and<i>Regulatory Peptides</i>, and served as a member of the editorial board of<i>The American Journal of Physiology.</i>  He has edited several textbooks, including<i>Therapy of Digestive Disorders</i> and<i>Heartburn: Extinguishing the Fire Inside</i>. In total, he's authored over 300 articles, chapters, abstracts and reviews.<p><b>Robert C. Lowe</b>, M.D. is the author of numerous book chapters and articles, and is co-editor of<i>Educational Review Manual in Gastroenterology</i> and<i>GI Emergencies: A Quick Reference Guide.</i> For the past 4 years, he has served as the chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the American Liver Foundation, New England Chapter and he is currently serving as a member of the Education and Training Committee of the American Gastroenterological Association.</p>

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