{"product_id":"handbook-of-opioid-bowel-syndrome-paperback-softback","title":"Handbook of Opioid Bowel Syndrome - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow can medical professionals take advantage of the valuable effects of opiates while minimizing their most common side effectopioid bowel syndrome?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis groundbreaking book will help physicians in their day-to-day practice and help researchers and educators prepare the next generation of clinicians to make more efficient use of opioids. The Handbook of Opioid Bowel Syndrome presents complete, authoritative, current information on the mechanisms of action of opioids and the management of opioid bowel dysfunction-the number one reason physicians avoid prescribing opioids. Most chapters include charts, tables, and\/or illustrations that make complex information about this vexing problem easy to access and understand. All are well-referenced for further study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the editor: Opioid compounds, which are widely administered for a variety of medical indications, are associated with a number of side effects, especially opioid bowel dysfunction (OBD). Very often, OBD is so severe that physicians limit opioid use or dose, even when medically indicated. Although OBD is a significant clinical problem, it has received insufficient attention in the past within the medical community. This book presents complete, authoritative information on recent progress in understanding the mechanisms of action of opioids in relation to OBD and its management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 11 well-referenced chapters, the Handbook of Opioid Bowel Syndrome addresses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e gastrointestinal opioid physiology and pharmacology\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the pathophysiology of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the epidemiology of OBD\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e OBD in palliative care\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e OBD in acute and chronic nonmalignant pain\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e post-operative OBD\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e post-surgical bowel dysfunction in the gynecological patient\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e new peripheral opioid antagonists currently under clinical development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with information about opioids that was previously unavailable or difficult to find, the Handbook of Opioid Bowel Syndrome is an essential addition to the library of any clinician, researcher, or educator who needs current, essential knowledge about the best ways to utilize these quality-of-life enhancing medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45575672234222,"sku":"9780789021298","price":37.59,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/handbook-of-opioid-bowel-syndrome-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}