I t has been said that "there is no safe drug, there are only safe doc tors". And also, that drug treatment by doctors is only as good as their knowledge of the fundamentals of therapy, or, in other words, of pharmacology. This small book is aimed at giving a conspectus of pharmacological knowledge which allows a general survey without drowning the reader in details. This 'primer' is therefore no substitute for a textbook or lecture notes, but is meant to supplement lectures and to provide concise outlines for revision. It is a collection of resumes and tables of the kind which are frequently shown at lectures but which are rarely copied by the audience. For the sake of sim plicity, only one drug of a particular group is usually mentioned, with the hope that similar drugs will come to the knowledge of the student during his clinical training. F. LEMBECK K. -FR. SEWING v Introduction to the English Edition When translating, we have tried to adhere as closely as possible to the excellent arrangements of the German edition. The only relatively major manges whim had to be introduced refer to the choice of preparations and their nomenclature. It seemed reasonable to us to replace preparations which are well known to German speaking doc tors - but not as well known to the British and American medical public - by others which are in routine use in the English speaking countnes.

Alphabetically organized, this drug reference integrates successful drug therapy and patient care. Monographs are divided into pharmacological and patient care considerations, and include indications, dosages, and side effects. Includes up-to-date information on more than 4,500 new and orphan drugs. Side effects are organized by body system. 839 illustrations.

Drug Facts and Comparisons provides up-to-date information on over 22,000 Rx and 6,000 OTC products grouped by therapeutic category for ease of comparison. Drug Facts and Comparisons helps answer questions about actions, indications and contraindications, warnings and precautions, drug interactions, adverse reactions, administration and dosage, and pregnancy and lactation. Comparisons include drug to drug, dosage forms, and name brands to name brands and generics. Biologicals and antiparasitic drugs, IV solutions, and therapeutic ophthalmic preparations are also included. This hardbound edition includes the Drug Identifier 2016 CD-ROM , the premier tool for drug identification. Search more than 10,000 color images in seconds by drug name, imprint, NDC, color, shape, manufacturer, coating, scoring, clarity, and flavor.

2006 Drug Facts Made Incredibly Quick! provides instant access to drug information that every nurse needs quickly every day. The book fits comfortably into a pocket and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to make notes and remove them easily. 175 commonly prescribed drugs are covered in alphabetical order in an easy-to-follow format that includes pregnancy risk category, indications, dosages, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations. Also included are scores of quick-reference guides including safe drug administration, therapeutic monitoring levels, dosage calculation formulas, conversions, herb-drug interactions, infusion rates for high-risk medications, ACLS algorithms, and antidotes. Tabs or distinctive colors identify each section.

This report from the Committee on Military Nutrition Research reviews the history of caffeine usage, the metabolism of caffeine, and its physiological effects. The effects of caffeine on physical performance, cognitive function and alertness, and alleviation of sleep deprivation impairments are discussed in light of recent scientific literature. The impact of caffeine consumption on various aspects of health, including cardiovascular disease, reproduction, bone mineral density, and fluid homeostasis are reviewed. The behavioral effects of caffeine are also discussed, including the effect of caffeine on reaction to stress, withdrawal effects, and detrimental effects of high intakes. The amounts of caffeine found to enhance vigilance and reaction time consistently are reviewed and recommendations are made with respect to amounts of caffeine appropriate for maintaining alertness of military personnel during field operations. Recommendations are also provided on the need for appropriate labeling of caffeine-containing supplements, and education of military personnel on the use of these supplements. A brief review of some alternatives to caffeine is also provided.

This compact, portable, alphabetically organised drug reference provides quick access to current, reliable information on more than 4,500 commonly prescribed medications.Each drug monograph is divided into pharmacological and patient care considerations, and includes action, indications, contraindications, route/dosage, interactions, lab test interferences, adverse reactions, precautions/warnings, administration/storage, assessment/interventions, and patient/family education.Icons and a second colour are used to help readers quickly locate the information they are looking for. A colour identification section enables readers to identify drugs by appearance. Coverage includes the newest (US)FDA approvals, investigational and orphan drugs, and indications for labelled, unlabelled, and orphan uses.

Organized by herbal product, Drug Interaction Facts: Herbal Supplements and Food allows the health professional to answer consumers' questions regarding safety issues concerning possible drug-herb and drug-food interactions. It includes over 100 monographs and discusses the interactions' significance, onset, severity, documentation, mechanism, and more. References are also included.