Mosby's Medical Drug Reference 2006: Textbook with PocketConsult Handheld Software

Mosby's Medical Drug Reference 2006 provides reliable information on the most commonly prescribed drugs, their side effects, interactions and cost of therapy. It includes multiple indexes―for rapid access to information, as well as expert recommendations and other off-label information―to help readers find the best form of therapy available. Published annually to ensure access to the latest information available.

• Includes pertinent drug information for the most commonly dispensed drugs―over 800 generic and 2000 trade drugs―including non-FDA-approved uses
• Provides comprehensive updates that incorporate the latest drugs, indications, usages, dosages, and precautions.
• Features Special Considerations for each drug that includes expert recommendations on therapy choice and administration, as well as relevant monitoring parameters and patient education guidelines.
• Presents comparative drug tables to help readers select the best drug form/therapy for patients.
• Incorporates a Therapeutic Index that helps users quickly locate all potential therapies for a specific condition.

Allan J. Ellsworth, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy and Family Medicine, University of Washington Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, Seattle, WA; Daniel M. Witt, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy, Anticoagulation Service, Kaiser Permanente, Rocky Mountain Division, Westminster, CO; David C. Dugdale, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA; and Lynn M. Oliver, MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA