Saunders Drug Handbook for Health Professions , Second Edition, provides essential drug information for thousands of medications in a user-friendly format. This portable handbook presents drug monographs in alphabetical order by generic drug name. Each drug monograph cites the generic and brand names, fixed-combination drugs, product availability, pharmacokinetics, action/therapeutic effect, uses/ unlabeled uses , storage/handling, administration, indications/dosage/routes, precautions, interactions, side effects, ...
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Saunders Drug Handbook for Health Professions , Second Edition, provides essential drug information for thousands of medications in a user-friendly format. This portable handbook presents drug monographs in alphabetical order by generic drug name. Each drug monograph cites the generic and brand names, fixed-combination drugs, product availability, pharmacokinetics, action/therapeutic effect, uses/ unlabeled uses , storage/handling, administration, indications/dosage/routes, precautions, interactions, side effects, adverse reactions/toxic effect , emergency treatment information (in the event of overdose) , and patient considerations. Unique to this handbook, side effects are listed by percentage of frequency . Another section of this handbook describes the specific actions, uses, side effects, interactions and patient considerations of over 50 drug classification categories. Each classification category includes a table of generic drugs in that category as well as their dosages. There are several appendixes new to this edition : antidotes, controlled drugs, drugs of abuse, emergency medication guide, new American Heart Association guidelines for emergency treatment of acute coronary syndromes (chest pain), FDA pregnancy categories, and treatment of arthritis (antiinflammatory drugs). Additional appendixes cover commonly used abbreviations, normal laboratory values, techniques of medication administration, and herbal therapies. A new drug supplement includes over 75 drugs recently approved by the FDA in 2000 and 2001. Side effects are listed by frequency -- frequent, occasional, rare -- and by percentage (when known). Allows the health care professional to identify the most likely side effects during assessment, and also helps with patient teaching Herbal therapies appendix includes documented information on common herbal products, benefits, interactions, and precautions Classification section provides an overview - actions, uses, side effects, and patient considerations, for 50 drug families. Each classification entry includes a unique table comparing all the drugs in the family and listing dosages and routes of administration Drug monographs are listed alphabetically by generic drug name to provide quick and easy access Portable trim size provides comprehensive, quick reference in all practice settings. Two-colour design highlights patient considerations Flexible case cover is fluid-resistant for durability Techniques of Medication Administration appendix illustrates and outlines the procedure for administering medications by various different routes. Chart of the 28 most commonly used emergency drugs including routes of administration and dosages printed on the end sheets for quick access. Several new appendixes including antidotes, drugs of abuse, treatment of arthritis (antiinflammatory drugs), and new American Heart Association guidelines for emergency treatment of acute coronary syndromes (chest pain). Completely updated IV drug compatibilities for all drugs given via IV New drug supplement includes over 75 drugs recently approved by the FDA, including: Generic Trade For Treatment orofecoxib Vioxx arthritis pain meloxicam Mobic arthritis pain tenecteplase TNKase heart attack (clot buster drug) Pregnancy categories updated according to new 2001 FDA guidelines.
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