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This pocketsized quick reference provides essential information on the most commonlyprescribed drugs, looking at the implications for use on both mother and child. Intended as a supplementary text to The British National Formulary and other pharmacology textbooks, The Midwifes Pharmacopoeia provides ataglance information on mode of action, side effects, contraindications and interactions of all main drug types. Emergency situations are also covered, and a glossary of terms and abbreviations plus guidelines for further reading makes this an essential companion for all midwives whether in a hospital environment or in the community.Includes latest research findings on drugs and breastfeedingNew section on Pharmacodynamic properties of drugsPocketsized format means instant availability to a comprehensive reference sourceDesigned to provide essential information at a glanceCovers contraindications and sideeffects as well as potential fet
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This pocketsized quick reference provides essential information on the most commonlyprescribed drugs, looking at the implications for use on both mother and child. Intended as a supplementary text to The British National Formulary and other pharmacology textbooks, The Midwifes Pharmacopoeia provides ataglance information on mode of action, side effects, contraindications and interactions of all main drug types. Emergency situations are also covered, and a glossary of terms and abbreviations plus guidelines for further reading makes this an essential companion for all midwives whether in a hospital environment or in the community.Includes latest research findings on drugs and breastfeedingNew section on Pharmacodynamic properties of drugsPocketsized format means instant availability to a comprehensive reference sourceDesigned to provide essential information at a glanceCovers contraindications and sideeffects as well as potential fet
