Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women

This exciting text offers thorough coverage of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, along with non-traditional supplements, that could interact with pregnancy or lactation. Over 725 generic and 2200 brand name drugs and herbal remedies are included, making this the most comprehensive reference available.

A user-friendly outline format makes reference quick and easy. Drugs are listed alphabetically and by clinical category. Key facts are given about each substance including: mechanism of action, side effects and drug-drug interaction, and cost of therapy. Known teratogens are identified with a special icon.

• Users can hot sync their handheld device and receive updated drug information written by the author approximately 4 times a year.
• Eye-catching icon/typeset to highlight known teratogens. This feature, also in the companion text, helps users to easily recognize drugs that could cause developmental malformations and other major problems.
• Includes over-the-counter drugs and alternative medications. "Alternative" medications like herbal supplements are becoming increasingly popular and can have serious interactions or cause pregnancy complications similar to prescriptions. By listing over-the-counter drugs and alternative medications along with the prescription drugs, users have information concerning possible drug interactions in one product.
• Users can drill down though the alphabetical drug list, or search by generic/trade name, indications, fetal considerations, etc. to quickly find information on dosage, adverse reactions, and interactions. Users can also navigate quickly by using hyperlinked text.