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Having been around for about 65 years, this annually updated reference still pursues its mission of providing concise, unbiased information in a standardized, convenient-to-access format that allows for comparisons. Thirty-one new drugs are treated in this edition. Information derives from close review of FDA product labeling, thousands of journal articles and textbooks, and recommendations of numerous authoritative agencies and organizations. Of course this reference is available in numerous formats these days, but for pharmacists and other health care professionals who still like the book on a shelf, this print version fills the bill; a CD-ROM version is included for those who prefer the keyboard. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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; 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 2011 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.
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