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      • Trusted Partner
        2022

        Information for Physicians: Interactions

        Standardised aids to communication

        by Tanja Siebert

        The handling of drug interactions in the pharmacy has an important significance. A well-functioning interaction management system increases the safety of drug therapy for patients, promotes interdisciplinary exchange between physician and pharmacist, and boosts the skills of the local pharmacy. The author, an experienced practitioner, has developed standard templates for successfully communicating the most commonly occurring, clinically relevant interactions: - Decision aids in the form of flowcharts: When and how should the communication with the physician take place? - Aids to communication as sample forms that can be tailored to the individual pharmacy: What information does the physician need, what solutions does the pharmacy suggest? The forms cover both general interactions and specific interaction pairs and mechanisms: The appropriate solution for every interaction!

      • Trusted Partner
        2023

        AMTS (Drug Therapy Safety) and Medication Analysis

        Extended medication counselling for polymedication

        by Stefanie Brune

        Taking five or more medications – this is part of the daily routine of many, especially elderly people. But polymedication increases the risk of drug-related problems. This is where the pharmaceutical service „Extended medication counselling for polymedication“ comes in. This comprehensive guide shows how to establish and implement such knowledge in the pharmacy: ■ Part A explains the legal and contractual basis of the service. In addition, the publication highlights the risks of polymedication, drug-related problems and goals, and the benefits of the service for the stakeholders involved in the pharmacy, the doctor‘s practice, and for the patients themselves. ■ Part B is dedicated to the organisation in the pharmacy: team preparation, quality management, required documents, consulting and workplaces, and staff qualification. Aspects such as time management, patient recruitment and public liability are also considered. ■ Part C describes the individual process steps flanked by aids such as work tables, checklists, sample texts (for download at www.Online-PlusBase.de) and a comparison table for supporting AMTS software tools, including screenshots. ■ Part D offers case studies, including the initiation of extended medication counselling, the pharmaceutical AMTS review (software-supported), solution paths and communication (including formulation examples) with the various stakeholders involved. A medication analysis promotes drug therapy safety, strengthens customer loyalty and creates new opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation with the medical profession – good reasons for starting immediately!

      • Trusted Partner
        2022

        Drugs as Micronutrient Robbers

        What your doctor and pharmacist ought to tell you

        by Uwe Gröber and Prof. Dr. Klaus Kisters

        Many of us have to take drugs on a regular basis. But birth control pills, antibiotics, blood pressure medication, statins, diabetes medication, diuretics, anti-cancer drugs, gastrointestinal remedies or preparations against osteoporosis can all rob the body of essential vitamins and minerals. Often, drug-related micronutrient deficiency is the unrecognized cause of drug side effects. Symptoms such as exhaustion, depression, lack of concentration, irritability, sleep disorders or even dementia can result. Such problems can be prevented. Informed patients can take preventive measures, avoid unwanted side effects and make their drug therapy more effective. This guide explains what to watch out for and how to improve quality of life.

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        August 2024

        Antiparasitic Drug Resistance in Veterinary Practice

        by Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Ahsan Naeem, Muhammad Younus, Muhammad Sohail Sajid, Xi Chen, Haider Abbas, Tooba Abbas, S.W. Abbasi, Z. Afsheen, A. Ahmad

        Lack of clean water, inadequate sanitation, and insufficient infection prevention and control promote the spread of parasites. The discovery of antiparasitic drugs was considered a milestone in the veterinary and medical sciences, but their use has subsequently become limited due to the emergence of resistance. While plenty of attention has been given in human and animal health communities to the global threat of antimicrobial drug resistance, specific antiparasitic advice is less available. This book provides an in-depth view of the issue for parasitologists, pharmacologists and veterinary scientists. Specifically discussing antiparasitic drug resistance mechanisms and factors responsible for the problem, it covers: The physiological basis of parasitism; Resistance across protozoa, helminths, insects, mites and ticks; Molecular and phenotypic diagnostic methods; Practical strategies for mitigating resistance development. While it is clear that the veterinary field urgently requires the development of new antiparasitic drugs, of equal or even increased importance is the evaluation of alternative therapies and formulation of stringent policies to ensure appropriate drug use in veterinary practice. Highlighting the importance and development of resistance across different parasite groups, this book covers factors responsible for resistance development and advises strategies for effective stewardship and resistance mitigation.

      • Trusted Partner
        2021

        Psychotropic Drugs in General Practice

        How to recognise, understand and treat patients successfully

        by PD Dr. Daniel Schüpbach and Dr. Otto Dietmaier

        The purpose of this book is to support general practitioners in finding the optimum, guideline-compliant therapy for their patients. The focus is on the clinical pictures of depression, psychosis as well as anxiety and sleep disorders and the handling of psychiatric emergencies. The reader will learn everything about the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis and medical treatment of these diseases, about switching therapy and about treatment in pregnancy and lactation. All the available psychotropic drugs and their pharmacological properties are described in detail – including key specific features of active substances and drug safety aspects. The table of substances in the appendix provides a clear summary of the information and simplifies the choice of the appropriate drug. The extras: - 13 factsheets with concise, summarised information to cope with tricky situations in the practice - The authors take the current treatment guidelines from Germany, Austria and Switzerland into account and name examples of proprietary medicinal products in the three countries.

      • Trusted Partner
        June 2018

        Drug Profiles

        Recommendations for pharmaceutical consultation arranged by active ingredient

        by Dr. Joachim Framm, Almut Framm, Dr. Erika Heydel, Anke Mehrwald, Grit Schomacker, Dörte Stranz and Dr. Kirsten Lennecke

        For 20 years, Drug Profiles has provided pharmacies with the best possible preparation,whether for the initial patient consultation when a drug is first prescribed or for providing advice on self-medication.■ more than 300 completely revised profiles on the most common active substances■ pictograms illustrating proper administration■ colour-coded patient information■ 31 new substance profilesEnabling pharmacists to provide their patients with expert advice on drug therapy.New: Important information and suggested wording for the “special information”column in the standardized medication plan required by German law since 2016.

      • Trusted Partner
        2022

        Medication Management in the Hospital

        A workbook for ward pharmacists

        by Dr. Insa Gross, MSc Andreas Fischer and Dr. Holger Knoth

        The ward pharmacist in the hospital is like the airbag in a car. As part of a fail-safe system, they monitor and optimise the patient’s drug therapy. Ward pharmacists work hand in hand with medical and nursing staff. That situation is also reflected in this workbook. All the cases presented were patients who had been cared for, evaluated and documented by a physician-pharmacist duo or similar team with combined medical and pharmaceutical expertise. The editorial team considered it important to illustrate all critical indications typically encountered in a hospital. In assessing and selecting the examples, they were able to draw upon the many years’ experience of their pioneering work as hospital and ward pharmacists. Practical tips, checklists, comments and advice for working in the ward environment round off the individual chapters. By learning from actual cases, this book offers the unique chance to develop an instinct for the pitfalls of drug safety. That applies to those who have successfully completed further training in the field of “Medication Management in the Hospital” and for all who wish to ensure the optimum treatment for their patients through competent work in clinical pharmacy.

      • Trusted Partner
        2024

        Complementary Medicine

        Advice recommendations for self-medication

        by M. Schlenk, G. Bauer, H. Blaschke, B. Emde, Dr. M. Glöckler,M. Müller-Frahling and N. Schlesinger

        Diversity in consultations Self-medication offers a wide range of therapy options that can be used in a targeted manner. This volume contains therapy recommendations for a specific clinical picture from the areas of - Phytotherapy - Homeopathy (single and complex remedies) - Anthroposophic medicine - Aromatherapy - Schuessler salts - Spagyrics - Bach flower therapy as well as recommendations on food supplements and the microbiome. For over 100 self-medication indications, suggested preparations for all the above-mentioned therapeutic approaches have been compiled in a compact, pocket-sized format. The 3rd edition has been greatly expanded and updated to include advice options. The highlight: In addition to the recommendations from complementary medicine, the reader is also always told how to treat according to the allopathic approach. This guarantees that users will always find the right medicine for the purpose.

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        Medicine

        The efficacy of Chinese medicine"fast memory" color version

        by Wu Zhongchao

        More than 400 kinds of Chinese herbal medicine, each with a finished product picture and with its sexual flavour, deridian and indications, so that you clearly understand their properties and efficacy.       Many kinds of traditional Chinese medicine memory methods, such as singing formula, grouping and so on, comparison of different points of efficacy of similar traditional Chinese Medicine , Rapid review of the efficacy of key Chinese Medicine, also audio assistant is provided to help you remember effectively and quickly.

      • Trusted Partner
        2020

        Biogenic Drugs

        Textbook of pharmaceutical biology

        by Prof. Dr. Eberhard Teuscher, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Lindequist and Prof. Dr. Matthias F. Melzig. In collaboration with Dr. Elke Langner, Prof. Dr. Timo Niedermeyer and Dr. Alexander Wenig

        The new Teuscher covers the range of relevant areas of biogenic drug substances and medicinal products. In its time-honoured way, it conveys knowledge about the ■ Nature, origin and processing of crude drugs ■ Structure, biosynthesis and metabolism of the constituents ■ Preparation, pharmacology and use of the active substances ■ Dosage and side effects of the medicinal products derived from them The book deals with both classically produced and genetically engineered antibiotics, hormones, enzymes as well as blood and immunological products. Completely new chapters discuss cytokines, gene therapy, use of stem cells and traditional Chinese medicine. For generations, the textbook and companion for both students and fully qualified professionals!

      • Trusted Partner
        December 2023

        Key Questions in Preventative Farm Animal Medicine, Volume 1

        Types, Causes and Treatment of Infectious Diseases

        by Tanmoy Rana, Chetan D. Chavda, Bhupamani Das, Aishwarya Dash, H. Dhanalakshmi, Abrar Ul Haq, Biswa Ranjan Jena, J. Jyothi, Jaysukh B. Kathiriya, M. Bhavya Sree, Sivajothi Srigireddy

        Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions on: - general concepts of preventative medicine; - viral, bacterial, fungal and mycoplasma diseases; - ecto- and endo-parasitic infections. This self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

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        December 2023

        Key Questions in Preventative Farm Animal Medicine, Volume 2

        Transmission, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Control of Infectious Diseases

        by Tanmoy Rana, Sonam Bhatt, Snehil Gupta, Surbhi Gupta, Sushma Gupta, K. Jayalakshmi, K. Karthika, Anil Kumar, Simant Kumar Nanda, Arpita Padhy, Abhishek Pathak, Jigar Raval, Amit Ranjan Sahu, Rajesh Kumar Sahu, Barkha Sharma, Jitendra Tiwari

        Providing well over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of preventative farm animal medicine, the book has been produced in a convenient format so that it can be used at any time in any place. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction to the topic before providing relevant multiple-choice questions. Covering preventative veterinary medicine for common livestock species, the book includes questions about: - rickettsial and protozoan diseases; - prophylaxis in animals; - diagnostic techniques; - collection, preservation, processing and dispatch of clinical materials. Including a full chapter considering important transboundary, emerging and exotic diseases, this self-test resource for students provides a convenient and useful current source of information to anyone interested in learning, revising and assessing their knowledge.

      • Trusted Partner
        2022

        Drugs and Medical Devices in Nursing

        Training for nurses and carers

        by Dr. Constanze Schäfer

        What applies when storing potatoes is also good for drugs and medical devices! But this is where the similarities end. If medicines are not stored correctly or used properly, they may not be effective. Pharmacists - the experts on medicines - explain to the nursing team: - How light, air and temperature can cause damage - Where the pitfalls lie in the use of tablets, drops etc. - What makes medical devices so different from drugs New in the 3rd edition: Improved overview of the types of use. Clearer comparison of drugs and medical devices. Video clips on the use of specific dosage forms can now be directly launched from the presentation. 36 editable PowerPoint slides, videos and a complete text of the presentation are available on CD-ROM and for download

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        2021

        Micronutrient Depleters: Cholesterol-lowering Drugs

        Things to know about medicines and micronutrients

        by Uwe Gröber and Prof. Dr. Klaus Kisters

        Elevated blood lipid levels are among the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The class of substances most commonly used for lowering blood lipids is the type of cholesterol-lowering drug known as statins. Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs can lead to disruption of the coenzyme Q10 balance and muscle metabolism. In addition, statin therapy increases the need for selenium, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and L-carnitine. This guide provides patients with important medical information about the interactions of their medicines with these micronutrients. This way, patients can optimise their treatment, reduce the side effects of their medication, and improve their quality of life!

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        2021

        Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation

        Guidelines for physicians and pharmacists

        by Prof. Dr. Klaus Friese, Prof. Dr. Klaus Mörike Prof. Dr. Gerd Neumann and Dr. Wolfgang E. Paulus

        The risks in connection with the unborn child and infant when prescribing and dispensing medicinal products are adequately known. However, a sound knowledge of safety issues and precise recommendations – rather than the blanket forgoing of medicinal treatment – is crucial for providing expert, professional advice. To meet this special responsibility, a reliable source of information is essential. The now ninth edition of this standard reference work provides the necessary professional knowledge not only for all physicians and pharmacists who wish to support their pregnant and breast-feeding patients through competent advice, but also for midwives: - Information about embryonal development and developmental disorders - Well over 1000 drug substances with all important medicinal products, assessed individually - Classification according to FDA and ADEC - Differentiated risk assessment, based on current literature - Personal recommendations of the experienced and well-known team of authors from the realms of gynaecology, paediatric medicine and clinical pharmacology. The new edition contains many new assessments from current studies.

      • Trusted Partner
        2022

        Pharmacology for Midwives

        Principles, theory and practice

        by Dr. Philipp Kircher, Elisabeth Remplik and Dr. Peter Killian

        Midwives use drugs on their own authority, or guide and support pregnant and breastfeeding women in their therapy. At the same time, the giving of drugs during pregnancy and lactation frequently entails a balancing act between medical need and experience on the one hand and often the absence of studies with evidence of harmlessness and safety on the other. Anyone who wants to make the correct decisions and deal responsibly with this dilemma can only do so on the basis of solid knowledge. This new reference book provides ideal preparation and imparts the necessary information: - General advice on the handling of drugs and the principles of pharmacology - Description of common drug substances and particular aspects of their use in pregnancy, childbirth and lactation - Treatment options from complementary medicine and phytotherapy - Advice about correct diet The clear and concise presentation of facts as well as numerous illustrations make it easier to understand and grasp the content. Text boxes highlight important elements or refer the reader to interesting additional information: The textbook and reference work for students, practical training and everyday work!

      • Trusted Partner
        2020

        Mutschler’s Drug Actions

        Pharmacology – Clinical Pharmacology – Toxicology

        by Prof. Dr. Dr. Gerd Geisslinger, Dr. Sabine Menzel, Prof. Dr. Thomas Gudermann, Prof. Dr. Burkhard Hinz and Prof. Dr. Peter Ruth. Founded by Prof. Dr. Dr. Dres. h.c. Ernst Mutschler

        For half a century, “Mutschler” has been the standard reference work on pharmacology and toxicology – always forward-looking and at the cutting edge. The 11th edition continues this approach: ■ Up-to-the-minute: new drugs, including biologicals, relevant guidelines in the context of evidence-based medicine ■ Clearly structured: completely new layout with the focus on indication-related pharmacotherapy; uniformly constructed concise chapters ■ Well-illustrated: with many figures and tables, completely revised ■ Easy to remember: readily understandable explanations – even of complex issues ■ Critical: objective, independent assessment of the clinical value of drugs and drug groups ■ Comprehensive: with short introductions into the principles of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology in the individual chapters ■ Reliable: full coverage of the subjects usually tested in the medical and pharmaceutical state examinations   The proven source for complete knowledge about the actions of drugs: for students and practitioners.

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        2022

        Micronutrient Depleters: Metformin

        Things to know about medicines and micronutrients

        by Uwe Gröber and Prof. Dr. Klaus Kisters

        This guide provides patients with important medical information about interactions of their drug products with vitamins and minerals. These interactions are not always listed in the accompanying package inserts. Taking the diabetes drug metformin can cause a vitamin B12 deficiency, which causes severe nerve damage. Besides vitamin B12, other micronutrients such as magnesium, coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, vitamin D and chromium can support the therapy with metformin and other diabetes medicines. This way, patients can optimise their treatment, reduce the side effects of their medication and improve their quality of life!

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