Accompanied by a color chart that helps identify the most common pills and tablets, a comprehensive and practical reference to more than eleven thousand prescription and non-prescription medicines covers side effects, indications, proper usage, interactions with other food and other drugs, dosage information, and much more.

Consumer Drug Reference 2004

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United States Pharmacopeial Convention

Thomson Healthcare

Consumer Reports

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The authoritative source of FDA-approved information on prescription drugs.Physicians have turned to PDR for the latest word on prescription drugs for over 62 years! Today, PDR is considered the standard prescription drug reference and can be found in virtually every medical facility and pharmacy in the United States. The 62nd edition contains more than 3,000 pages our most comprehensive edition ever!Among the new drugs featured in this edition are:Brovana Coreg CRFentora Glumetza Januvia Travatan Z Vectibix ZolinzaYou will find information on more than 4,000 drugs by brand and generic name, manufacturer, and product category. Your 2008 PDR provides usage information and warnings, drug interactions, plus more than 2,000 full-size, full-color photos cross-referenced to the drug. You will also find:Phonetic spelling Adverse Reactions A key to controlled substancesContraindications Dosages Pediatric useClinical pharmacologyFDA use-in-pregnancy ratingsOther FDA-required informationFREE PDR ELECTRONIC LIBRARY ON CD-ROM INCLUDED WITH THE 2008 PDR*! The retail edition of the 2008 PDR includes a free PDR Electronic Library on CD-ROM*. This valuable CD-ROM includes the full-text information of the 2008 Physicians Desk Reference, PDR For Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements and the PDR For Ophthalmic Medicines. As an added bonus, the PDR on CD-ROM also includes a Drug Interactions module that allows the user to check multi-drug regimens for potentially dangerous interactions. *Due to the importance of having current drug information, the PDR Electronic Library has a two year useful life. The software and data on this CD will expire on 12/31/09.

Physicians' Desk Reference, 2008 (PDR BOOKSTORE VERSION)

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The essential guide to OTC medications and more Nonprescription medications are nearly as varied and complex as Rx drugs and with their usage continuing to increase, it s important to stay current on the remedies that your patients are using. The new 2008 PDR for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Herbs helps you do that by providing information on OTC drugs, supplements, and herbs that is organized by therapeutic categories and is current and comprehensive. With complete descriptions of the most commonly used OTC medications, you get comprehensive, at-a-glance information such as: Ingredients, indications, and interactions of hundreds of OTC drugs Administration and dosages recommended for symptomatic relief Color photographs of OTC drugs for quick identification Organized by therapeutic categories for fast access NEW A section on devices, diagnostics, and nondrug products Plus, this comprehensive volume now includes two full sections on dietary supplements and herbs all fully cross-referenced and organized alphabetically for speedy access and ease-of-use.

PDR for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Herbs, 2008 (Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) for Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Physicians Desk Reference Inc

The only source you need for today s eye-care drugs and products The 2008 PDR for Ophthalmic Medicines is the essential reference guide compiled especially for eye-care professionals! This definitive reference has been totally updated with information on the drugs and equipment used in the fast-changing ophthalmology and optometry fields. With a detailed encyclopedia of pharmaceuticals in ophthalmology and a helpful bibliography, it is enhanced by color product photographs, and information on all types of contact lenses and specialized instrumentation.

PDR for Ophthalmic Medicines, 2008 (Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) for Ophthalmic Medicines)

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Allied Health Professions

All the critical drug information in one volume! Manage the risks inherent in todays complex drug environment with the updated 2008 PDR Guide to Drug Interactions, Side Effects, and Indications (formerly the PDR Companion Guide). It's comprehensive approach ensures the broadest and most authoritative information for making the best decisions about potential interactions. This all-in-one resource is designed around eight key clinical indices: Drug Interactions Index identifies all pharmaceuticals and supplements capable of interacting with a given medication Side Effects Index pinpoints the pharmaceuticals associated with over 4,100 distinct adverse reactions Indications Index presents the full range of therapeutic options approved for a given diagnosis Imprint Identification Guide helps you quickly identify thousands of drugs by imprint alone. Information such as strength, color, form, shape, etc., is easily obtained Food Interactions Cross-Reference lists drugs that may interact with alcohol or a specific food Contraindications Index instantly alerts you to any conflicts between the patient s condition and a proposed course of drug therapy International Drug Name Index names the U.S. equivalents of some 33,000 foreign medications Generic Availability Guide shows which forms and strengths of a brand-name, drug can be dispensed generically

PDR Guide to Drug Interactions, Side Effects, and Indications 2008

Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference The new 2008 RED BOOK not only brings you the latest pricing and product information on over 160,000 prescription and over-the-counter items, but there s also a complete list of newly FDA-approved brands, generics, and biologics. New products, new prices, essential information the latest, most accurate information all in one convenient resource. You ll also find: Over 50,000 price updates since last year Over 25,000 new NDCs added Separate Rx and OTC sections Generic and brand-name cross referencing Nationally recognized Average Wholesale Price (AWP), Direct Prices, and Federal Upper Limit prices for prescription drugs Complete package information including dosage form, strength, size, and route of administration a plus for ordering and/or restocking NDC numbers for FDA-approved products Suggested retail prices for OTC products Orange Book codes FDA s Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations

Red Book 2008: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference (Red Book Drug Topics)

Introducing a new essential PDR drug reference created solely for physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other clinicians with prescribing authority Well-informed medication decisions are the hallmark of an effective clinic and office-based practice. Designed for the clinic and office-based staff, the new PDR Concise Drug Guide for Advanced Practice Clinicians will enable these professionals to maintain a very high level of effectiveness. Created for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and students, this guide offers over 1,800 drug monographs based on FDA-approved prescribing information. Indexed by brand name, generic name, and pharmacologic category, it provides key tables and valuable drug references for the busy clinic.

PDR Concise Drug Guide for Advanced Practice Clinicians

This definitive guide to current herbal remedies includes more than 700 monographs complete with scientific and common names, indications, and usage (including Commission E–approved usage). Featured are clinical studies results, when available, and usage in Chinese, Indian, and homeopathic medicine, when applicable. The guide also includes information on possible interactions with prescription drugs, and the management of those interactions and is fully indexed for easy use.

PDR for Herbal Medicines

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