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Author(s): Andrew Dickman
ISBN(s): 9780199660391, 0199660395
Edition: 2nd ed
File Details: PDF, 1.73 MB
Year: 2012
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0199660395
ISBN 13: 9780199660391
Author: Andrew Dickman

While palliative care has adopted a holistic approach to treatment, medication driven symptom management ostensibly forms the critical aspect of care. Pharmacological therapy can be extremely complex because these patients often have coexisting medical conditions in addition to symptoms caused by their terminal disease. The resulting polypharmacy can be daunting for professionals and can negatively impact on effectiveness of care.

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of Drugs in Palliative Care is a detailed yet concise handbook that will appeal to a variety of healthcare professionals involved in the provision of palliative care and medicines information. Divided into three sections it begins with an overview of pharmacology and prescribing advice then contains over 160 monographs of palliative care drugs, in an easy to use A-Z format.

Drugs in palliative care 2nd Table of contents:

Part 1: Introduction to Palliative Care

  1. Principles of Palliative Care

    • Definition and Scope of Palliative Care

    • Goals of Palliative Care

    • The Role of Drugs in Palliative Care

  2. Pharmacology in Palliative Care

    • Basic Principles of Pharmacology

    • Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics in Palliative Patients

    • Polypharmacy and Drug Interactions

Part 2: Pain Management

  1. Assessment of Pain in Palliative Care

    • Types of Pain (Nociceptive, Neuropathic, etc.)

    • Pain Scales and Assessment Tools

  2. Analgesic Medications

    • Opioids: Types, Dosages, and Routes of Administration

    • Non-Opioid Analgesics (NSAIDs, Acetaminophen)

    • Adjuvant Medications (Antidepressants, Anticonvulsants)

    • Transdermal and Topical Analgesics

    • Pain Management in Special Populations (Elderly, Renal Impairment)

  3. Pain Management Strategies

    • Multimodal Analgesia

    • Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

    • Regional Anesthesia and Nerve Blocks

    • Palliative Sedation for Refractory Pain

Part 3: Symptom Management

  1. Management of Dyspnea (Breathlessness)

    • Pharmacological Agents (Opioids, Benzodiazepines)

    • Non-Pharmacological Approaches

  2. Management of Nausea and Vomiting

    • Antiemetics: Classes and Mechanisms of Action

    • Managing Nausea from Chemotherapy, Opioids, and Other Causes

  3. Management of Constipation

    • Laxatives and Stool Softeners

    • Managing Constipation in Opioid Use

  4. Management of Delirium and Agitation

    • Antipsychotics and Sedatives

    • Managing Agitation in Advanced Illness

  5. Management of Secretion Management (Death Rattle)

  • Anticholinergic Drugs (Hyoscine, Atropine)

  • Non-Pharmacological Approaches

Part 4: Drugs for Specific Symptoms

  1. Management of Anorexia and Cachexia

  • Appetite Stimulants (Megestrol Acetate, Corticosteroids)

  • Nutritional Support and Supplements

  1. Management of Fatigue

  • Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches

  1. Management of Insomnia

  • Hypnotic Medications (Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs)

  • Non-Pharmacological Sleep Strategies

Part 5: Ethical and Practical Considerations

  1. Ethical Issues in Palliative Pharmacology

  • The Role of the Pharmacist in End-of-Life Care

  • Ethical Challenges in Drug Use (Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide)

  1. Legal Issues in Palliative Care Drugs

  • Prescribing Controlled Substances

  • Managing Drug Dependence in Palliative Patients

  1. Practical Considerations for Drug Administration

  • Routes of Drug Administration in End-of-Life Care

  • Managing Drug Shortages

  • Palliative Care Formulary

Part 6: Special Populations

  1. Palliative Care in Pediatric Patients

  • Pain and Symptom Management in Children

  • Pediatric Drug Dosing Considerations

  1. Palliative Care in the Elderly

  • Polypharmacy in the Elderly

  • Adjusting Medications for Age-Related Changes

  1. Palliative Care in Renal and Hepatic Impairment

  • Drug Dosing in Renal and Hepatic Failure

  • Special Considerations in Drug Metabolism and Clearance

Part 7: Future Directions

  1. Emerging Drugs in Palliative Care

  • New Pain Management Agents

  • Innovations in Symptom Control

  • Ongoing Clinical Trials and Research

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