Physicians' Desk Reference 1997 (51st ed. Issn 0093-4461)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (543 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1563632012 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2998 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Many familiar drugs on the market today have had their prescribing information amended with new warnings, adverse reactions and indications, as well as new uses. This reference gives FDA-approved information on almost 4000 prescription drugs and important data on more than 250 drug manufacturers. It includes new drugs, including: redux, the first drug in 20 years for the management of weight-loss; arimedex for breast cancer; rilutek, the first treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease'; and the new HIV protease inhibitors, crixivan, invirase and norvir. Also provided is: a key to controlled substances and a guide to management of drug overdeose; a telephone listing of certified poison-control centres; a full section devoted to diagnostic product information; and a complete list of discontinued drugs.
*Every* pharmaceutical sold in the U.S., described in depth. A Customer The definitive volume on pharmaceuticals. Every doctor andhypochondriac in the English-speaking world lives by this book. Includes indexes by drug name, conditions and diseases, manufacturer, and many pages of full-color illustration for proper identification. For each pharmaceutical, you will find several pa