Modern Geriatric Pharmacy

Author: Li Zhang'an Wu Chunfu
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book is the first monograph on geriatric pharmacy as a new discipline both domestically and internationally. It provides a systematic discussion on the historical development, fundamental theories, and techniques of geriatric pharmacy, as well as rational drug use for the elderly and the research and development of anti-aging drugs. The book is divided into two parts. The first part consists of 18 chapters, including an introduction, rational drug use for various major diseases in the elderly and senior years, along with an introduction to commonly used drugs. The second part has 9 chapters, focusing on the theories, techniques, content, and methods of research and development in anti-aging drugs, along with an introduction to some commonly used anti-aging drugs and pharmaceutical health products. Additionally, the appendix includes normal values of blood and biochemical indicators in the elderly, pharmacokinetic parameters and adverse reactions of certain drugs, as well as relevant regulations or guidelines for anti-aging drug research. It is primarily intended for clinical geriatricians, geriatric pharmacy professionals, researchers and developers of anti-aging drugs, and elderly individuals with some medical knowledge for reference.