Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005

by Griffith, H. Winter; Moore, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780399530272
• ISBN10: 0399530274
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-02
• Publisher: Perigee Trade

Summary

The ultimate A-to-Z illness and drug reference guide. This revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic guide provides the necessary information about all the prescription and nonprescription drugs that the public has come to rely on-from one of America's most trusted physicians. Includes: - Revised information on new FDA Regulations - Easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data - Guidelines to avoid dangerous interactions - Information on dangerous side effects - Warnings and vital data for safe use - Over 5,000 brand names and 700 generic names

Author Biography

H. Winter Griffith, M.D., spent more than 30 years in private practice, university teaching, and hospital administration. He wrote many books, including Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery; Complete Guide to Pediatric Symptoms, Illness & Medications; Complete Guide to Sports Injuries; and Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery for People Over 50.

Stephen Moore, M.D., is a family physician.

Table of Contents

Drugs and You	p. iv
Guide to Drug Charts	p. vi
Checklist for Safer Drug Use	p. xiii
Compliance with Doctors' Recommendations	p. xv
Cough and Cold Medicines	p. xvi
Buying Drugs Online	p. xvii
Pregnancy Risk Category Information	p. xviii
Information about Substances of Abuse	p. xix
Medical Conditions and Their Commonly Used Drugs	p. xxii
Drug Charts (Alphabetized by generic drug name or drug class name)	p. 1
Generic and Brand Name Directory	p. 866
Additional Drug Interactions	p. 898
Glossary	p. 937
Index (Generic names, brand names and class names)	p. 959
Emergency Guide for Overdose Victims	p. 1088
Emergency Guide for Anaphylaxis Victims	p. 1090
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