| Edition |
First edition: 2015 Perigee trade paperback edition/November 2014. |
| Description |
xxxix, 1080 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
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"A Perigee book." |
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"Over 6000 brand names. Over 1000 generic names." |
| Contents |
Drugs and you -- Guide to drug charts -- Checklist for safer drug use -- Compliance with Doctors' instructions -- Cough and cold medicines -- Pregnancy risk category information for drugs -- Pregnancy and taking drugs -- Buying prescription drugs online -- Guidelines for disposing of drugs -- Getting help from your pharmacist -- Cutting medicine costs -- Aging and taking medicines -- Information about substances of abuse -- Medical conditions and their commonly used drugs -- Drug charts (Alphabetized by drug generic name or drug class name) -- Generic and brand name directory -- Additional drug interactions -- Glossary -- Index (Generic names, brand names, and class names) -- Emergency guide for overdose victims -- Emergency guide for anaphylaxis victims. |
| Summary |
Revised and updated, this classic bestseller provides the necessary information about all the prescription and nonprescription drugs that the public has come to rely on. This reference covers 5,000 brand-name drugs and 700 generic drugs. |
| Subject |
Pharmaceutical Preparations -- Handbooks.
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Pharmaceutical Preparations -- Popular Works.
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Nonprescription Drugs -- Handbooks.
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Nonprescription Drugs -- Popular Works.
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Drugs.
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Drugs, Nonprescription.
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Drugs. (OCoLC)fst00898761
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Drugs, Nonprescription. (OCoLC)fst00898990
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| Added Author |
Moore, Stephen W., editor, author.
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| Added Title |
Complete guide to prescription and nonprescription drugs |
| ISBN |
9780399171345 |
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0399171347 |
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