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Prentice Hall's Cardiopulmonary Drug Guide
Bruce J. Colbert, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Barb J. Mason, Pharm. D, Idaho State University

ISBN-10: 0130946419
ISBN-13: 9780130946416

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 341 pp
Published: 11/26/2002

Suggested retail price: $33.40
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For courses in Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology in respiratory therapy programs.

Current, reliable, and convenient to use, this pocket-sized handbook provides a concise—yet complete and comprehensive—reference to the drugs used to treat respiratory and cardiac disease. Using a clinical organization, consistent format, and accessible language, it offers details concerning drug actions, uses and interactions, specific routes, pediatric and adult dosages, and detailed pharmacokinetics, contraindications, and side effects. This book is designed as a stand-alone clinical reference or as a complimentary volume to Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology.

  • Unique organization—Instead of a purely alphabetical listing of drugs, the handbook is organized by therapeutic drug classifications. Specific sections discuss drugs as they are used clinically, instead of solely based on pharmacology.

    • Allows for a concise grouping of monographs in individual clinical sections for understanding the different mechanisms of drug actions, seeing the spectrum of drugs available, and comparing and contrasting drugs. Saves users the hassle of having to leaf through indexes to find related information.

  • Consistent format and organization—Each drug monograph follows the same format and style: action, uses, route and dosage, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, drug interactions and clinical implications. Also includes a pronunciation guide.

    • Allows students to quickly find information and to make comparisons among drugs, their uses, and effects.

  • Clinical implications for each drug—Includes practical information about assessing drug effects and important patient and family education.

    • Provides students with information that will be helpful in practice.

  • Readable.

    • Makes official content from the Food and Drug Administration more accessible.

  • Convenient take-along pocket size.

    • Makes for easy portability and access when patient decisions are being made.



1. Bronchodilators.


2. Secretion control and Surfactant Agents.


3. Anti-Inflammatory and Antiasthmatic Agents.


4. Anti-Infective Agents.


5. Cardiac and Renal Agents.


6. Blood Pressure and Antithrombotic Agents.


7. Neuromuscular, Anesthetic, Sedative and Analgesic Agents.

Current, reliable, and convenient to use, this pocket-sized handbook is a concise, yet comprehensive, resource that presents the drugs used to treat respiratory and cardiac disease. Using a clinical organization, consistent format, and accessible language, it offers details concerning drug actions, uses and interactions, specific routes, pediatric and adult dosages, as well as detailed pharmacokinetics, contraindications, and side effects.

    Features Include:
  • Therapeutic drug classifications with specific sections that discuss drugs as they are used clinically.
  • Actions, uses, route and dosage, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, drug interactions and clinical implications for each drug.
  • Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
  • Convenient take-along pocket size.

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