Prescribing In General Medical Practice Manual For Postgraduate Students And Residents (PB)

This book is aimed to serve as a handy guide for postgraduate students, residents and young clinicians who are often in situations where their practical expertise in initiating treatment is limited. This Manual gives detailed recommendations based on the established therapeutic protocols for electrolyte disorders, emergency situations, anticoagulation, blood product administrations, antibiotic usage, etc. to ensure appropriate therapy with accurate dosing. Several drugs, many of which are very potent and effective, have limitations of side effects and interactions. Some drugs cannot be used by patients who have comorbidities, or who suffer from failure of vital organs. Detailed information on all these aspects of prescribing have been compiled from the information obtained from reputed global and Indian

professional organizations. The authors of this title have added their decades of experience to present evidence-based recommendations in a practical and easy-to-read style. This Manual is expected to enhance the care of patients who come to the physicians with great hope and expectation.