Exactly what you need to know about 1000 of the most commonly used medications
"This pocket guide presents a tremendous amount of information on some 1,000 medications in a compact format. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
Praise for the last edition:
"A big plus is the herbal section, which lists the medicines patients are most likely to try on their own, presented in the same layout as the rest of the book....For its size, this book is a valuable re¬source. It takes up very little pocket room, and it is an efficient way to recall details about familiar drugs."--Yale Journal of Biology & Medicine
Proving that sometimes less text can deliver more information, this super-concise guide covers more than one thousand of the most commonly used medications. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Clinician's Pocket Drug Reference zeros-in on must-know information such as selection and administration, mechanisms of action, dosage, cautions, contraindications, and side effects.
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Here's the latest information on the most commonly prescribed drugs, their side effects, interactions, cost of therapy, and more. This 2007 volume delivers more than 20 new drug monographs · comprehensive updates reflecting the latest indications, usages, dosages, and precautions · new FDA-approved indications for many drugs · Plus BONUS handheld software provides you access the entire reference on your PDA.
- Includes pertinent drug information for the most commonly dispensed drugs-over 850 generic and 2800 trade drugs-including non-FDA-approved uses.
- Special Considerations for each drug include expert recommendations on therapy choice and administration, as well as relevant monitoring parameters and patient education guidelines.
- Comparative drug tables help readers select the best drug form/therapy for patients.
- A Therapeutic Index helps you quickly locate all potential therapies for a specific condition.
- 30 new drug monographs with complete information on each drug. Brand names include: Aloxi, Amevive, Arimidex, Boniva, Casodex, Crestor, Cubicin, Elestat, Emcyt, Emend, Emtriva, Factive, Fareston, Fuzeon, Hexalen, Humira, Iprivask, Iressa, Levitra, Namenda, Pegasys, Raptiva, Relpax, Reyataz, Rituxan, Simulect, Somavert, Uroxatral, Velcade, Xolair, Zavesca
- Provides comprehensive updates that incorporate the latest drugs, indications, usages, dosages, and precautions.
- Includes BONUS handheld software.
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Exactly what you need to know about 1000 of the most commonly used medications Proving that sometimes less text can deliver more information, this super-concise guide covers more than one thousand of the most commonly used medications. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Clinician's Pocket Drug Reference zeros-in on must-know information such as selection and administration, mechanisms of action, dosage, cautions, contraindications, and side effects.
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Exactly what you need to know about 1000 of the most commonly used medications Proving that sometimes less text can deliver more information, this super-concise guide covers more than one thousand of the most commonly used medications. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name, Clinician's Pocket Drug Reference zeros-in on must-know information such as selection and administration, mechanisms of action, dosage, cautions, contraindications, and side effects.
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Top EMS downloads: The best apps and software
EMS1.com - Oct 14, 2011
It's a mobile drug reference app for pill recognition, drug interactions, medical math, algorhythms and dosage information. There's a free version, Epocrates Rx, and a more complete version called Epocrates Essentials that features drug reference and
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Agency Objects to Term 'Medical Marijuana'
Patch.com - Oct 17, 3673
favor of commercial marijuana drug dealing storefronts on every block. In fact, California voters rejected wholesale legalization of recreational marijuana use in November of 2010. Please stop using the misleading adjective “medical” in reference
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Health care advocate says Wisconsin bill would give drug makers immunity from ...
PolitiFact - Oct 17, 7599
As long as a drug or device is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, the manufacturer or seller of that drug or medical device would be immune from liability, according to the non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau.
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Kenya: Orange Sms May Finally Beat Counterfeit Drugs in Kenya
AllAfrica.com - Oct 17, 789
"The falsified drugs were lamivudine, zidovudine and nevirapine (all known as Zidolam-N) tablets - specifically tablets carrying a reference to batch number E100766," said Deus Mubangizi, the WHO's acting head of inspections in the prequalification of
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Sanford Guide Introduces New Mobile App for Treatment of Infectious Diseases
17.10.90
/PRNewswire/ -- The Sanford
Guide, recognized as the essential reference for infectious disease treatment, announced the release of its first mobile app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The Sanford Guide App, available on Apple's App Store for $29.99, contains the comprehensive
guidelines and recommendations featured in the well-known pocket-size guides used by
health care professionals in treatment decision making for over 40 years.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Reasons to Use a Medical Drug Reference | medicalspectrum.com
Patients benefit when they take an active role in their health care and this is especially true when they are taking prescription medications . Using a medical drug reference provides patients with a handy guide so that they can be aware of possible side effects and drug interactions.
While a licensed health care provider will be aware of the indications and contraindications for specific drugs, patients are empowered when they are personally aware of the surrounding issues. Both patients and their providers benefit from increased knowledge and actively monitoring the treatment plan. Pharmaceuticals have an effect on the body’s natural balance and metabolism. Their effect is influenced by other medications in the bloodstream, as well as dietary factors. While a licensed health care provider will counsel a patient on proper medication use at the time of prescription, patients benefit from having the information on hand for ready reference.
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