Drug Information Handbook for Oncology (Lexicomp Drug Reference Handbooks)

Oncology drug monographs contain concise fields of pharmacology detail, including a Combination Regimens field in specific monographs that provides references to applicable chemotherapy regimens. The Special Topics section reviews cancer-related issues, such as the management of EGFR inhibitor toxicities: dermatologic, ocular, and gastrointestinal; venous thromboembolism in the cancer patient; chronic pain management (cancer); hospice (end of life) care; palliative care medicine (cancer); hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; management of infections; safe handling of hazardous drugs; and emetogenic potential of antineoplastic agents in children. The Appendix adds valuable information on conversions, renal function tests, comparative drug charts, and laboratory reference values for adults. Features: 343 Drug Monographs; 506 Chemotherapy Regimens; 830 Variations within Regimens; Up to 49 Fields of Information per Monograph; More than 150 Pages of Appendix & Special Topics Information. Updates to this Edition: 11 New Drug Monographs; 57 New Chemotherapy Regimens; 94 New Variations Within the Regimens. New Special Topics: Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Special Topic Updates: Fertility and Cancer Therapy; Oral Mucositis/Stomatitis; Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Children; Chemotherapy and Obesity; Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs.