UP-TO-THE-MINUTE COVERAGE OF MORE THAN 1,400 OF THE DRUGS MOST OFTEN USED IN CLINICAL PRACTICE!

UPDATED ANNUALLY!

Organized alphabetically by generic drug name
Common uses, mechanisms of action, dosages (adult and pediatric), warnings/precautions, form supplied, and notes/common side effects
Summaries of FDA "Black Box" precautions and contraindications
Includes a list of the medications organized by drug classification
Covers natural and herbal agents
Updated to reflect new drugs, removal of drugs taken off the market, new formulations, and changes in approved use of existing medications


Table of contents

Preface
Medication Key
Abbreviations
Classification
Generic and Selected Brand Drug Data
Natural and Herbal Agents
Tables
Index
Tips for Safe Prescription Writing
Adult Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Medications Based on 2010 AHA Guidelines