Physicians Desk Reference

New medicines, new drug interaction data, the most recent side effects findings & drugs now removed from the market make it critical for medical practitioners to keep up-to-date with the latest prescription drug information. Not only are today's prescription drugs vital to the patient's well-being, but their effectiveness and safety can impact the integrity of all healthcare professionals. Topics covered in this edition include: details of current prescription drugs; how different drugs interact; findings on side effects caused by a prescribed drug; recommended dosages; clinical pharmacology; paediatric use; contraindications & FDA use-in-pregnancy ratings. It includes information on over 4000 prescription drugs & data on more than 250 manufacturers. Virtually all of the newly-approved drugs are covered in this edition: Rezulin, a treatment option for diabetes; Posicor, the 1st T-channel blocker for hypertension & angina; Aricept, a drug for Alzheimer's disease; Coreg, the 1st new approach to heart failure treatment; Lipitor & Baycol for hypercholesterolemia; & Flomax for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Many familiar drugs already on the market have had their prescribing information substantially amended with new warnings, adverse reactions & indications, as well as new uses.