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The Pill Book (7th Revised Edition) (7th ed)
The Pill Book - 7th Revised Edition - 7th ed Author:Harold M. Silverman The new seventh edition of The Pill Book is bigger than ever and contains more profiles of commonly prescribed drugs than any other consumer reference. Compiled by a team of eminent pharmacologists, it is based on official, FDA-approved information usually available only to doctors... more »60; and pharmacists, plus the latest information gathered from computer databases and professional on-line resources. It synthesizes the most important facts about each drug into a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry.
Here are complete profiles of more than 1,500 of the most commonly prescribed drugs, including:
Generic and brand names
What the drug is for and how it works
Usual dosages, and what to do if a dose is skipped
Side effects and possible adverse reactions, highlighted for quick reference
Interactions with other drugs and foods
Overdose and addiction potential
Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, and others with special needs
Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor« less