Antimicrobial Therapy in the Elderly Patient - Infectious Disease and Therapy

Hardback (23 Feb 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This unique resource offers the most up-to-date information available on the biochemistry, pharmacology, clinical indications, dosage, toxicity, and cost-effectiveness of antimicrobial agents for geriatric patients with infections.
Presents the proper approaches to antimicrobial therapy for all older patients, including the critically ill, the ambulatory, nursing home residents, and those receiving therapy at home!
Describing in detail antibacterial, antimycobacterial, antifungal, and antiviral drugs, Antimicrobial Therapy in the Elderly Patient

discusses differences in the epidemiology, etiology, morbidity, mortality, and clinical manifestations found in older patients

furnishes research and clinical results on how aging affects the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics as well as resistance to infections

reviews the antibiotics most widely prescribed for elderly patients

gives specific recommendations on dosages, routes of administration, and monitoring for adverse side effects

examines antimicrobial prophylaxis and vaccinations

and more!

Book information

ISBN:	9780824791636
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	CRC Press
Pub date:	23 Feb 1994
DEWEY:	615.329
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	558
Weight:	1270g
Height:	254mm
Width:	178mm
Spine width:	33mm