The Pill Book (11th edition 2004)
Author(s): Harold M. Silverman (ed)
For over two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a consise, readable, aand easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference for readers who have questions about the medications their doctors prescribe. The most up-to-date information about more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The 11th edition introduces more than 40 new FDA-approved drugs and dozens of brand names. Each easy to understand entry includes:
- Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
- What the drug is for, and how it works
- Usual dosages, and what to do if a dose is skipped
- Side effects and possible adverse reactions, highlighted for quick reference
- Interactions with other drugs and food
- Overdose and addiction potential
- Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
- The most popular self-injected medication and their safe handling
- Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
- Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor
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