Drug Facts and Comparisons 2005

To facilitate health care provider's selection of the most appropriate therapy, this up-to-date guide groups together 2000-plus name brand and generic drugs with similar therapeutic/pharmacologic traits for comparison. Monographs organized in 13 groups from nutritional to anti-neoplastic agents include information on class, products, indications, contraindications, warnings, drug interactions, and adverse reactions. Appendices include details on pregnancy categories, controlled substances, normal lab values, and management of hypersensitivity reactions and overdosage. This pocket guide is adapted from a loose-leaf drug information service of the same title through February 2004. Wolter Kluwer Health held previous copyrights (1947-2004). Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)