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9781563633645

Pdr for Nutritional Supplements

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  • ISBN13:

    9781563633645

  • ISBN10:

    1563633647

  • Edition: 29th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-03-01
  • Publisher: Physicians Desk Reference Inc
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Summary

At last, a comprehensive source of reliable information on the exploding field of nutritional supplements. This resource gathers solid clinical evidence from medical literature and presents it in a unique, authoritative manner. Sweeping in scope, it covers the full spectrum of nutritional supplements.

Table of Contents

Foreword iv
Supplement Monographs
1(542)
The main section of the book. Includes profiles of the entire spectrum of nutritional supplements currently in general use. Presents common trade names, a description of the substance, its actions and pharmacology, indications and usage, a summary of research, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, interactions, overdosage, dosage and administration, how supplied, and literature citations
Calcium Combination Products
543(3)
A quick-comparison table of the ingredients in over 80- calcium formulations
Iron Combination Products
546(4)
Lists ingredients in 60 common iron supplements
Multivitamin Products
550(3)
Details the exact contents of some 20 multivitamins
Multivitamin and Mineral Products
553(5)
Compares the ingredients and potency of over 40 combination products
Vitamin B Complex Products
558(3)
A comparative table of the leading preparations
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Telephone Services
561(2)
Common Laboratory Test Values
563(2)
Poison Control Centers
565(6)
Drug Information Centers
571
Supplement Name Index I-1
Lists nutrients by the names most frequently employed in the literature
Brand Name Index I-11
Lists trade names cited in the monographs and combination-product tables
Category Index I-21
Groups the monographs by type of nutrient
Indications Index I-23
Lists the monographs by customary uses of the nutrient
Side Effects Index I-33
Groups the monographs by potential adverse reactions cited in the text
Interactions Guide I-41
Lists problem combinations by both the name of the nuitrient and the name of the interacting agent. Drug, herb, and food interactions are included: A description of the interaction's potential effect appears in each entry
Companion Drug Index I-77
Suggests nutritional supplements that may be used, in conjunction with prescription drug theraphy, to reverse drug-induced side effects, relieve symptoms of the illness itself, or treat sequelae of the initial disease
Manufacturers Index I-121
Provides contact information for each supplier with products cited in the book
Product Identification Guide G-1
Presents full-color photos of a representative group of popular commercial formulations

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