Publisher's Synopsis
This pocket reference covers the drugs available to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, liver and pancreatic disease, and motility disorders, as well as the drugs used in conjunction with gastroenterologic procedures.;Updated for this edition, the text discusses the pharmacology, indications and contraindications, and administration of each agent. For each drug, a summary of "pearls and pitfalls" list little-known facts and practical recommendations learned through the contributors' own clinical experience.
