Patient Education Guide To Oncology Drugs

"The companion CD-ROM is designed to allow health care professionals to customize the instruction sheets for specific situations. These customized sheets can easily be printed out for individual patient use."--Page 4 of cover.

Premier edition on PDA gives busy oncology practitioners fast access to the most current information on commonly prescribed oncology drugs and regimens-and the supportive therapies needed to manage the patient's disease and drug side effects. Full-length monographs, organized alphabetically, for more than 150 generic oncology drugs including 40 commonly used supportive-care drugs The latest FDA-approved indications-plus the most common off-label uses (with dosages) When and how to modify dosages based on patient condition and response FDA "black-box" warnings and common and life-threatening adverse reactions Interactions with other drugs, diagnostic tests, foods, and herbs Step-by-step drug preparation and administration protocols Special section on more than 180 common chemotherapy regimens used in major cancer centers, organized by cancer-type, plus supportive therapy necessitated by each regimen

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Compact and reliable, this pocket-size book puts up-to-date oncology drug information at your fingertips. Inside you'll find accurate, unbiased prescribing data. Features succinct, alphabetically arranged monographs for the most commonly-used oncology drugs. Includes the latest FDA-approved indications along with dosages and important guidelines for adjusting dosages, preparing and administering these drugs and for monitoring patients. Lists commonly used combination regimens, with associated risks and supportive treatments of adverse reactions. Uses a special icon to indicate drugs with "FDA black-box" warnings. Explains how to manage hazardous drugs and how to deal with accidental exposure.

Guide containing information about cancer and the preparation and administration of drugs used in its treatment. Topics include chemotherapy principles and side effects, infections in cancer patients, and the exposure to, and preparation and handling of, cytotoxic agents. Includes up-to-date references throughout the text and an index.

Clinical Problems in Oncology: A Practical Guide toManagement is an easy-to-use, compact reference with essential, practical information on managingoncological emergencies, as well as the side effects and complications of cancer and its treatment.Because patient responses can vary widely, depending on the type of treatment prescribed, thisresource offers medical professionals the specific information they need to improve the evaluation andtreatment of cancer patients at the point of care. The compact format includes a wide range of clinicalinformation, from the dose of drugs that would typically be used, through guidance on the practical proceduresthat are frequently used to treat oncology patients. Some of the book’s highlightsinclude: • Toxicity grading and management, including at-a-glancesummaries of the most common toxicities associated withchemotherapy • Prescribing guidelines, including how to write upelectrolyte replacement properly • Information on specialised oncology procedures (such as SIRspheres), and how to manage complications • Types of vascular access lines and how to check theirposition, access them and troubleshoot problems With an expert team of writers who have contributed materials intheir areas of expertise, Clinical Problems in Oncology is an ideal reference for oncologistsin training, oncologists in non-training positions, oncology registrars and general practitioners.