Drugs in Pregnancy, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Catherine Stika, focuses on Drugs in Pregnancy, highlighting the challenges of medication use during pregnancy due to research lag and lack of studies on pregnant women. It provides a state-of-the-art review on clinical pharmacology in pregnancy, covering commonly prescribed medications and over-the-counter options. The issue includes 17 practice-oriented topics and in-depth clinical reviews, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

In this esteemed issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, esteemed guest editor Dr. Catherine Stika brings her profound expertise to the critical topic of Drugs in Pregnancy. Navigating the use of medications during pregnancy presents a complex challenge, as research in this field lags significantly, and drugs are typically not extensively studied for their effects on pregnant women. This issue, however, features a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on clinical pharmacology in pregnancy, delving into commonly prescribed medications as well as over-the-counter remedies. Spanning 17 practice-oriented topics, including obstetrical pharmacology, over-the-counter medications in pregnancy, antibiotic use in pregnancy, opioids in pregnancy, mood disorder medications in pregnancy, and more, this publication offers invaluable insights for clinical practice. Under the guidance of seasoned editors in the field, authors meticulously synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to produce clinically significant, topic-based reviews. This issue serves as a timely and focused resource, providing readers with the most up-to-date information on this important and evolving field.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 237 x 162 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323939898