Medicine is an ever- changing science. Research and clinical experience are continually expanding our knowledge, in
particular our understanding of proper treatment and drug therapy. The authors, editors, and publisher have made
every effort to ensure that all information in this book is in accordance with the state of knowledge at the time of production
of the book. Nevertheless, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for
any consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents of the publication. Every reader should examine carefully the package inserts accompanying
each drug and should carefully check whether the dosage schedules mentioned therein or the contraindications stated
by the manufacturer differ from the statements made in this book. Such examination is particularly important with
drugs that are either rarely used or have been newly released on the market.