| Title | : | The Pill Book (13th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Harold M. Silverman |
| Release | : | 2008-04-29 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Medical, Books, Professional & Technical, Reference, Consumer Guides |
| Size | : | 8847314 |
| For more than two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, and easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes. The most up-to-date information about the more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States: • Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money • 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 food • Overdose and addiction potential • Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications • The most popular self-injected medications and their safe handling • Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs • Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor • 32 pages of actual-size color photographs of prescription pills |
