This revised eighth edition of The Pill Book is bigger than ever and contains more profiles of commonly prescribed drugs than any other consumer reference. Compiled by a team of eminent pharmacologists, it is based on official, FDA-approved information usually available only to doctors and pharmacists through professional publications such as the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) and facts and comparisons.
The Pill Book synthesizes the most important facts about each drug in a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry. Here are complete profiles of more than 1,500 of the most commonly prescribed drugs, including: Generic and brand names 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 foods Overdose and addiction potential Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications Information for seniors, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and others with special needs Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctorThis completely revised and updated eighth edition contains dozens of new brand names and important new generic drugs approved by the FDA in late 1997, that will go on sale for the first time in 1998. A 32-page insert provides actual-size full color photographs of the most-prescribed pills.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0553379607I3N00
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No home should be without this book THE CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO PILS--COMPLETELY REVISED 15TH EDITION FOR 2012 WITH MORE THAN 20 IMPORTANT NEW DRUGS AND DOZENS OF NEW BRAND NAMES For more than three decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved information on more than 1,800 of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, with guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes. Inside you'll discover - generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money- what each 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 medications 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- 32 pages of actual-size color photographs of prescription pills. Seller Inventory # CIN0553379607A
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Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition. Seller Inventory # BCV.0553379607.G