Drug Facts and Comparisons 2009
Drug Facts and Comparisons contains up-to-date, comprehensive information on over 22,000 Rx and 6,000 OTC items grouped by therapeutic category for ease of comparison.
The book answers questions about:
actions, indications and contraindications
warnings and precautions
interactions between drugs
adverse reactions
administration, dosage, and overdosage
patient information
Comparisons provided include:
drug to drug
different dosage forms
name brands are compared to name brands and to generics
Facts and Comparisons are also given on Centers for Disease Control biologicals and antiparasitic drugs; IV solutions; therapeutic and diagnostic ophthalmic preparations; diagnostic aids and radiographic contrast media and products; NCI investigational chemotherapeutic drugs; and combination cancer chemotherapy regimens.
This hardbound edition includes the Drug Identifier 2009 CD-ROM, the premier tool for correct drug identification. Ensure accuracy by searching through more than 5,000 color images in seconds. Search by drug name, imprint, NDC code, color, shape, manufacturer, coating, scoring, clarity, and flavor
Contents
Nutrients and Nutritional Agents
Hematological Agents
Endocrine and ****bolic Agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Renal and Genitourinary Agents
Respiratory Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Gastrointestinal Agents
Systemic Anti-Infectives
Biologic and Immunologic Agents
Dermatological Agents
Ophthalmic and Otic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
Diagnostic Aids
Keeping Up
Orphan Drugs
Investigational Drugs
Appendix
FDA New Drug Classification
Controlled Substances
FDA Pregnancy Categories
Treatment Guidelines
General Management of Acute Overdosage
Management of Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions
Drug Induces Prolongation of the QT Interval and Torsades de Pointes
International System of Units
Normal Laboratory Values
Calculations
Standard Medical Abbreviations
Manufacturer/Distributor Abbreviations
Manufacturers/Distributors Index
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Drug Facts and Comparisons 2007
Drug Facts and Comparisons contains up-to-date, comprehensive information on over 22,000 Rx and almost 6,000 OTC items grouped by therapeutic category for ease of comparison. The annual hardbound edition features the Color Locator, a full-color section of photos of the most frequently prescribed tablets and capsules organized by color for easy visual identification. The book answers questions about: actions, indications and contraindications; warnings and precautions; interactions between drugs; adverse reactions; administration, dosage, and overdosage; patient information. Comparisons are provided: Of drug to drug; of different dosage forms; name brands are compared to name brands and to generics. Facts and Comparisons are also given on Centers for Disease Control biologicals and antiparasitic drugs; IV solutions; therapeutic and diagnostic ophthalmic preparations; diagnostic aids and radiographic contrast media and products; NCI investigational chemotherapeutic drugs; combination cancer chemotherapy regimens
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