MEYLER'S SIDE EFFECTS OF DRUGS, The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions

An Encyclopedia of Adverse Reactions and Interactions

When Leo Meyler published his first edition of Side Effects of Drugs in 1952, it was unique in the world. Remarkably, despite the vast world-wide increase in interest in adverse drug reactions, the series has remained unique throughout the years.

Named after its founder, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs has been published every four years since 1980, and it consolidates the findings contained in previous editions plus the four Side Effects of Drugs Annuals that precede its publication. 'Meyler' provides a critical encyclopaedic survey of the entire field of adverse drug reactions. The vast amount of data is presented in a structured and readable form. Two indexes (drugs and adverse effects) make the book easily accessible.

The 15th edition has been extensively reorganized and expanded into 6 volumes. 'Meyler' has become the reference tool for pharmacists and clinical pharmacologists. This edition has been formatted alphabetically and will be available online via ScienceDirect. The online version will provide the user with an unparalleled depth of coverage by offering enhanced features including the ability to locate information by browsing, search, and through the use of dynamic linking.

Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs is an invaluable source of information, not only for those working in the field of pharmacovigilance but for clinicians in areas as widespread as dermatology, neuroscience, endocrinology, and all other medical disciplines.

While this reference provides comprehensive information about the entire field, the Side Effects of Drugs Annual is published every year and presents the scientific community with an overview of all that is truly new in the field.

1. Central nervous system stimulants and anorectic agents. 2. Antidepressant drugs. 3. Lithium. 4. Drugs of abuse. 5. Hypnotics and sedatives. 6. Neuroleptics and antipsychotics. 7. Anticonvulsants. 8. Opioid analgesics and narcotic antagonists. 9.1. Antipyretic analgesics. 9.2. Antiinflammatory analgesics and drugs used in gout. 10. General anesthetics and therapeutic gases. 11. Local anesthetics. 12. Neuromuscular blocking agents and skeletal muscle relaxants. 13. Drugs affecting autonomic functions or the extrapyramidal system. 14. Dermatological drugs, topical agents and cosmetics. 15. Antihistamines (H1-receptor antagonists ) 16. Antiallergic drugs and antitussives. 17. Positive inotropic drugs and drugs used in dysrhythmias. 18. Antianginal and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs. 19. Drugs acting on the peripheral circulation. 20. Antihypertensive drugs. 21. Diuretics. 22. Metals. 23. Metal antagonists. 24. Antiseptic drugs and disinfectants. 25.1. Antibiotics containing the beta lactam ring. 25.2. Beta-lactam antibiotics reactions shared by several classes. 25.3. Penicillins. 25.4. Cephalosporins. 25.5. Beta-lactam antibiotics other than penicillins and cephalosporins. 26. Miscellaneous antibiotics. 27. Antifungal drugs. 28. Antiprotozoal drugs. 29.1. Sulfonamides, other folic acid antagonists and miscellaneous antibacterial drugs. 29.2. Antiviral drugs. 30. Drugs used in tuberculosis and leprosy. 31. Anthelminthic drugs. 32. Immunobiological preparations. 33. Blood and blood products. 34. Intravenous infusions, solutions and emulsions. 35.1. Drugs affecting blood clotting, fibrinolysis and hemostasis. 35.2. Hemostatic agents. 36. Gastrointestinal drugs. 37. Immunomodulating agents. 38. Vitamins. 39. Corticotropins and corticosteroids. 40.1. Hormonal contraceptives. 40.2. Sex hormones. 41. Thyroid and antithyroid drugs. 42. Insulin, glucagon and oral hypoglycemic drugs. 43.1. Miscellaneous hormones. 43.2. Prostaglandins: prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin F2alpha, prostaglandin I2 and analogs. 44. Drugs affecting lipid metabolism. 45. Cytostatic and immunosuppressive drugs. 46. Radiological contrast media and radiopharmaceuticals. 47. Drugs used in ocular treatment. 48. Drugs used in non-orthodox medicine. 49. Miscellaneous drugs. List of National Centers for Adverse Reaction Monitoring. Index of Drugs. Index of side effects.