Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Manual, 29th Edition

Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Manual, 29th Edition, by Neil H. Shear, is a concise, authoritative reference for clinicians managing adverse drug reactions, particularly cutaneous manifestations. Derived from the comprehensive Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Database, this edition provides essential, evidence-based information for informed decision-making in patient care. Covering over 1,500 frequently consulted drugs, herbal products, and vaccines, it is internationally recognized for its focus on adverse effects and drug reactions.

Key Features

• Covers over 1,500 drug and herbal profiles, including supplements, vaccines, and botanicals, with detailed information on generic/trade names, pharmaceutical company, indications, half-life, and pregnancy category.
• Extensive documentation of adverse reactions, with more than 72,000 recorded events and over 153,000 PubMed references.
• Quick reference for clinicians managing patients on multiple medications, aiding informed decision-making.
• Tables for drug classes (e.g., statins, monoclonal antibodies) highlighting common and rare reactions across similar drugs.
• Genetic associations with cutaneous adverse drug reactions and guidance on genetic screening to prevent complications.
• Synonyms and trade name concordance for ease of cross-reference.
• Internationally recognized resource relied upon by medical practitioners for precise and practical guidance.
• Comprehensively updated for 2023, providing current information for clinical practice. 

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 29th edition (January 5, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032413611
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032413617