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Product Description Health professionals will find the up-to-date, essential drug information for thousands of medications in the new, second edition of SAUNDERS DRUG HANDBOOK FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS. Presented in an ideal format for quick, easy reference by busy practitioners, this portable handbook presents drug monographs in alphabetical order by generic drug name. Entries include the latest information on drugs most recently approved by the FDA. Side effects are listed by frequency -- frequent, occasional, rare -- and by percentage (when known). Allows the health care professional to identify the most likely side effects during assessment, and also helps with patient teaching Herbal therapies appendix includes documented information on common herbal products, benefits, interactions, and precautions Classification section provides an overview - actions, uses, side effects, and patient considerations, for 50 drug families. Each classification entry includes a unique table comparing all the drugs in the family and listing dosages and routes of administration Drug monographs are listed alphabetically by generic drug name to provide quick and easy access Portable trim size provides comprehensive, quick reference in all practice settings. Two-colour design highlights patient considerations Flexible case cover is fluid-resistant for durability Techniques of Medication Administration appendix illustrates and outlines the procedure for administering medications by various different routes. Chart of the 28 most commonly used emergency drugs including routes of administration and dosages printed on the end sheets for quick access. Several new appendixes including antidotes, drugs of abuse, treatment of arthritis (antiinflammatory drugs), and new American Heart Association guidelines for emergency treatment of acute coronary syndromes (chest pain). Completely updated IV drug compatibilities for all drugs given via IV New drug supplement includes over 75 drugs recently approved by the FDA, including: Generic Trade For Treatment orofecoxib Vioxx arthritis pain meloxicam Mobic arthritis pain tenecteplase TNKase heart attack (clot buster drug) Pregnancy categories updated according to new 2001 FDA guidelines. About the Author Robert J. Kizior, BS, RPh, Education Coordinator, Department of Pharmacy, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL; and Barbara B. Hodgson, RN, OCN, Cancer Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, FL
