Oncology Therapeutics Quick Reference Guide
Mark J. Ratain, MD, Chairman, Committee on Clinical Pharmacology, Professor of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
ISBN 0721681239 · Paperback · 384 Pages
W.B. Saunders · Published February 2001
This new resource presents comprehensive guidance on the full range of drugs used to fight cancer, including chemotherapeutic agents as well as adjuvant and palliative medications. A section of the book also deals with drug delivery devices. 116 experienced oncology specialists--including both physicians and nurses--provide thorough, interdisciplinary coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of cancer management to benefit the entire oncology team.
Contents
Part I. Systemic Therapy--cytotoxics and modulating agents
DNA--Binding Agents
Antimicrotubule Agents
Topoisomerase inhibitors
Antimetabolites and their modulators
Miscellaneous cytotoxic and modulating agents
Part II. Systemic Agents--biologics
Cytokines
Monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins
Part III. Systemic Agents--hormonal therapies
Antiestrogens and related drugs
Antiandrogens and related drugs
Part IV. Regional therapy
Regional therapy
Part V. Supportive Care
Prevention and treatment of toxicity
Prevention and treatment of complications of disease
Part VI. Drug-disease interaction