American Drug Index 2006 Published by Facts & Comparisons

by Billups, Norman F.

• ISBN13: 9781574392401
• ISBN10: 1574392409
• Edition: 50th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-11-09
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Rigorously updated for 2006, ADI contains more than 22,000 entries and retains its reputation as the most complete and current listing of drugs and drug products available in a single source. Practical features include: alphabetically listed drug names, extensive cross-indexing, phonetic pronunciations, and complete information on the distributor's brand name, manufacturer, generic and/or chemical names, composition and strength, pharmaceutical forms available, package size, use, common abbreviations, and a listing of orphan drugs. The electronic version contains an audio pronunciation feature and color photographs of more than 900 pills.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Drug Monographs	p. 1
Standard Medical Abbreviations	p. 905
Calculations	p. 917
Common Systems of Weights and Measures	p. 919
Approximate Practical Equivalents	p. 920
International System of Units	p. 921
Normal Laboratory Values	p. 923
FDA Pregnancy Categories	p. 929
Controlled Substances Summary	p. 931
Medical Terminology Glossary	p. 933
Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed or Chewed	p. 943
Drug Names That Look Alike and Sound Alike	p. 953
New Therapeutic Agents	p. 969
Discontinued Drugs	p. 971
Common Abbreviations of Chemotherapy Regimens	p. 975
Radio-Contrast Media	p. 1057
Radio-Isotopes	p. 1061
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