Facts & Comparisons

Drug facts and comparisons 2008, pocket version.

Derived from the desk reference of the same name, this fairly compact version contains abridged monographs for use in clinical situations and for quick reference. This edition includes a range of new drugs, including inhaled insulin, new combination drugs, new individual and group monographs, and information on more than 600 generic drugs (with over 2,000 representative trade names) in charts for quick comparisons. Agents include those for nutrient, hematological, endocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, renal, genitourinary, respiratory, central nervous, gastrointestinal, dermatological, ophthalmic and optic systems and also cover systemic anti-infective, biologic and immunologic agents. This also offers special coverage of drugs requiring quick confirmation of dosing, warnings, interactions and adverse reactions. The index is sorted by generic and trade names of drugs. Appendices include lists of FDA pregnancy categories and controlled substances and basic information on the management of acute hypersensitivity reactions, calculations, normal laboratory values, general management of acute overdose, and poison control resources. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Drug interaction facts, 2008; the authority on drug interactions.

This compendium contains 1,800 entries with interaction information on 200,000 brand name and generic drugs, arranged alphabetically according to the principal drug affected. Each drug interaction is presented in a one-page entry, with information in interacting drugs, clinical significance, significance ratings, effects and mechanisms, management, and discussion of the studies used to document the interaction. Primary references are given at the end of each entry. In addition to drug/drug interactions, there are also entries on drug/herbal and drug/food interactions. Generic name, class name, and trade name indexes aid in locating entries. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)