The Elsevier Guide to Oncology Drugs & Regimens

Features

• Full-length monographs, organized alphabetically, for more than 150 generic oncology drugs including 40 commonly used supportive-care drugs • The latest FDA-approved indications—plus the most common off-label uses (with dosages) • When and how to modify dosages based on patient condition and response • FDA “black-box” warnings and common and life-threatening adverse reactions • Interactions with other drugs, diagnostic tests, foods, and herbs • Step-by-step drug preparation and administration protocols • Special section on more than 180 common chemotherapy regimens used in major cancer centers, organized by cancer-type, plus supportive therapy necessitated by each regimen
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Contents

Part 1
Overview of chemotherapy
Preparation and Administration
Part 2
Drug monographs A to Z
Part 3
Regimens and supportive therapies
Appendices
Appendix A: Performance Scales
Appendix B: Calculation of Body Surface Area
Appendix C: Supportive Therapy Management of Nausea and Vomiting
Management of Anemia
Management of Neutropenia
Management of Diarrhea
Management of Stomatitis
Appendix D: Laboratory Monitoring Guidelines
Appendix E: Website Resources
Appendix F: Oncology Codes
Appendix G: Drugs in the Pipeline
Appendix H: Common Abbreviations Selected References