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Complete guide to prescription & nonprescription drugs / by H. Winter Griffith, M.C. ; revised and updated by Stephen E. Moore, M.D. ; technical consultants: Kevin Boesen, Pharm.D., Cindy Boesen, Pharm.D.
"The purpose of this book is to give you information about the most widely used drugs (prescription and nonprescription). The information is derived from many authoritative sources and represents the consensus of many experts. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. However, because drug information is constantly changing, you should always talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns"--Page iv.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780143131984
- ISBN: 0143131982
- Physical Description: xl, 1080 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: [2018/2019 edition].
- Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Random House, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A TarcherPerigee Book". Includes index. "Includes: Revised information on new FDA changes -- Easy-to-use chart format for quick access to data -- Information on potential interactions and side effects -- Warnings and vital data for safe use -- Features an A-to-Z list of conditions and the drugs most commonly used -- More than 6,000 brand names and 1,000 generic names."--Cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Drugs and you -- Guide to drug charts -- Checklist for safer drug use -- Compliance with doctors' instructions -- Cough and cold medicines -- Pregnancy -- Buying prescription drugs online -- Guidelines for disposing of drugs -- Getting help from your pharmacist -- Cutting medicine costs -- Aging and taking medicines -- Information about substances of abuse -- Medical conditions and their commonly used drugs -- Drug Charts (Alphabetized by drug generic name or drug class name) -- Generic and brand name directory -- Additional drug interactions -- Glossary -- Index (Generic names, brand names and class names) -- Emergency guide for overdose victims -- Emergency guide for anaphylaxis victims. |
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| Subject: | Drugs. Drugs, Nonprescription. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County Library - Main Library | 615.1 GRIFFITH (Text) | 2601817577 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
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Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2018-2019
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Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2018-2019
The classic guide to all major prescription and nonprescription drugs, featuring revised, up-to-date FDA information and an A-Z list of illnesses for easy reference.Includes coverage of dosage and length of time before a drug takes effect; side effects; special precautions; interactions with other food and drugs; standards for use by different age groups; and more.
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