Medicines, Their Uses and Mode of Administration is a comprehensive reference that explains how medicines work, when to use them, and how to administer them safely.
This edition offers a complete conspectus of the three British Pharmacopoeias, plus coverage of new remedies and an appendix of formulæ, helping students and professionals alike.
This work combines practical guidance with historical insight. It explains core therapeutic categories, includes a table of weights and measures, and presents the kinds of formulations practitioners used across the British pharmacopoeias. The contents span multiple chapters and reference material that support accurate preparation and dosing.
- Clear explanations of how medicines are used and administered.
- Extensive tables converting weights and measures across systems.
- Organized chapters covering antacids, anthelmintics, antispasmodics, astringents, and more.
Ideal for students of medicine, practicing clinicians, and readers interested in the history and practice of pharmacology.