Drug-induced liver disease [[electronic resource] /] / Neil Kaplowitz, Laurie D. Deleve

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463115403321
• Autore: Kaplowitz Neil
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Elsevier, 2013
• ISBN: 0-12-387818-7
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (771 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): DeleveLaurie D
• Disciplina: 616.3/6
• Soggetti: Hepatotoxicology; Liver - Effect of drugs on; Drugs - Side effects; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Mechanisms of liver injury -- pt. 2. Diagnosis and management -- pt. 3. Hepatotoxicity of specific drugs -- pt. 4. Future directions.
• Sommario/riassunto: This field has shown tremendous growth in recent years, primarily due to the recognition that drug-induced liver disease is the most common cause of liver failure and one of the major contributors to the withdrawal of drugs developed by the pharmaceutical industry. Drug-Induced Liver Disease, 3rd edition is a comprehensive reference that covers mechanisms of injury, diagnosis and management, major hepatotoxins, regulatory perspectives and much more. Written by highly respected authorities, this new edition is an updated and definitive reference for clinicians and scientists in ac