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Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2018-2019 Cover Image

Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2018-2019/ by H. Winter Griffith, M.D.;revised and updated by Stephen W. Moore, M.D.;Technical consultants: Kevin Boesen, Pharm. D., Cindy Boesen, Pharm. D.

Griffith, H. Winter (Henry Winter), 1926-1993 (Author).

Summary:

"The purpose of this book is to give you information about the most widely used drugs (prescription and nonprescription). The information is derived from many authoritative sources and represents the consensus of many experts. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. However, because drug information is constantly changing, you should always talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns"--page iv Includes: Revised information on new FDA changes -- Easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data -- Information on potential interactions and side effects -- Warnings and vital data for safe use -- Features an A-to-Z list of conditions and the drugs most commonly used -- More than 6,000 brand names and 1,000 generic names."--Cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780143131984
ISBN: 0143131982
Physical Description: 1080 pages: illustrations; 23 cm
Edition: 2018/2019 edition.
Publisher: New York: Penguin Random House, c2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"A TarcherPerigee Book"

"Over 6000 Brand Names. Over 1000 Generic Names."

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Drugs and you -- Guide to drug charts -- Checklist for safer drug use -- Compliance with doctors' instructions -- Cough and cold medicines -- Pregnancy -- Buying prescription drugs online -- Guidelines for disposing of drugs -- Getting help from your pharmacist -- Cutting medicine costs -- Aging and taking medicines -- Information about substances of abuse -- Medical conditions and their commonly used drugs -- Drug Charts (Alphabetized by drug generic name or drug class name) -- Generic and brand name directory -- Additional drug interactions -- Glossary -- Index (Generic names, brand names and class names) -- Emergency guide for overdose victims -- Emergency guide for anaphylaxis victims.