Publisher's Synopsis
This drug reference provides access to information on more than 4500 commonly prescribed medications. Drugs are listed in alphabetical order. Each drug monograph is divided into sections matched with colour icons so that readers can quickly locate the information they are looking for. The sections cover action, indications, contraindications, route/dosage, interactions, laboratory test interferences, adverse reactions, precautions/warnings, administration/storage, assessment/interventions, and patient/family education. A colour identification section helps readers identify drugs by appearance. Coverage includes the newest FDA approvals, investigational and orphan drugs, and indications for labelled, unlabelled and orphan uses.
