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Publisher Summary 1
The 2001 edition is cited in Brandon/Hill as "suggested for initial purchase." This essential reference contains 14 chapters containing detailed discussion of as many categories of drugs, plus product listings. Two additional sections are included on the latest developments, with profiles of the generic name and trade name of drugs and their sponsor with regard to the Orphan Drug Act, as well as current research on AIDS drugs under investigation. New to this edition are 21 new drugs, including Merck's Emend and Novartis's Tasigna, and revision of the sections on acetaminophen and upper respiratory combinations. Several appendices are included, providing information on FDA new drug classification, controlled substances, treatment guidelines, normal laboratory values, and standard medical abbreviations, among other topics. A manufacturer and distributor index, Canadian drug index, and a comprehensive index are included. A digital version of the text is provided on CD-ROM. Annotation 漏2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Publisher Summary 2
Drug Facts and Comparisonscontains 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; and 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 2009CD-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.
