{"product_id":"9781118481578","title":"Pocket Guide to GastrointestinaI Drugs","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePocket Guide to GastrointestinaI Drugs\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eM. Michael Wolfe | Robert C. Lowe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Gastroenterology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearn all you need to know about gastrointestinal drugs and their clinical use with this one-stop, rapid reference pocket guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrought to you by many of the world's leading GI drug experts, \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to Gastrointestinal Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction of drug class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic pharmacology, including mechanism of action, bioavailability, metabolism, interactions, adverse effects, toxicity, and special considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDosing information for each GI condition and on- and off-label use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent use of both generic and trade names throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific reference to drug use in pediatric patients and during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for quick consultation on the wards and in the office, \u003ci\u003ePocket Guide to Gastrointestinal Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eMichael Wolfe\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eDigestive Diseases and Sciences\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRegulatory Peptides\u003c\/i\u003e, and served as a member of the editorial board of \u003ci\u003eThe American Journal of Physiology.\u003c\/i\u003e  He has edited several textbooks, including \u003ci\u003eTherapy of Digestive Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHeartburn: Extinguishing the Fire Inside\u003c\/i\u003e. In total, he's authored over 300 articles, chapters, abstracts and reviews.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert C. Lowe\u003c\/b\u003e, M.D. is the author of numerous book chapters and articles, and is co-editor of \u003ci\u003eEducational Review Manual in Gastroenterology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGI Emergencies: A Quick Reference Guide.\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 March 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118481578\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315480522892,"sku":"9781118481578","price":60.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118481578_9a6e00c5-f475-4922-9bb9-db1053082a6b.jpg?v=1780113865","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118481578","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}