The Handbook of Systemic Drug Treatment in Dermatology helps prescribers and patients make rational decisions about drug treatment while considering known risks and potential unwanted effects. Written for dermatologists, family practitioners, pharmacists, and specialist nurses, this completely revised and updated second edition of a bestseller provides an accessible and concise aid to prescribing and monitoring systemic dermatologic therapy. For each drug or drug class, the book lists its classification, mode of action, formulations, dosages, suggested regimens, contraindications, important drug interactions, adverse effects, patient information, and more. This second edition includes new drugs as well as information on new guidelines for prescribing and monitoring established drugs.
Acitretin Acne Antibiotics Alitretinoin Androgens Antiandrogens Antibiotics Commonly Used for Skin Infections Antifungals Antihistamines Antimalarials Antivirals for Herpes Viruses Azathioprine Azole antihelminths Ciclosporin Clofazimine Colchicine Corticosteroids Cyclophosphamide Dapsone Fumaric Acid Esters Hydroxycarbamide Interferons Intravenous Immunoglobulin Isotretinoin Ivermectin Methotrexate Mycophenolate Mofetil Potassium Iodide Propranolol Psoralens Rituximab Sulfapyridine & Sulfamethoxypyridazine Thalidomide Tumour Necrosis Factor Antagonists Ustekinumab Vismodegib Systemic Therapy in Children Systemic Therapy & Liver Disease Systemic Therapy & Kidney Disease Further Reading Appendix 1 Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression (PHQ-9) Appendix 2 Reading Chart for Use With Antimalarials Appendix 3 Example of Consent Form to Opt Out of the Mandatory Pregnancy Prevention Programme Appendix 4 Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Appendix 5 Consent to PUVA Therapy
