The Pill Book (7th Revised Edition) (7th ed)

Silverman, Harold M.

ISBN 10: 0553574523 / ISBN 13: 9780553574524

Published by Bantam, 1996

Seller Inventory # 0553574523-3-18201281

Synopsis:

The new seventh edition of The Pill  Book is bigger than ever and contains more  profiles of commonly prescribed drugs than any other  consumer reference. Compiled by a team of eminent  pharmacologists, it is based on official,  FDA-approved information usually available only to doctors  and pharmacists, plus the latest information  gathered from computer databases and professional  on-line resources. It synthesizes the most important  facts about each drug into a concise, readable,  easy-to-understand entry.



Here are  complete profiles of more than 1,500 of the most  commonly prescribed drugs, including:



  Generic and brand names



  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 foods



  Overdose and addiction potential



  Alcohol-free and sugar-free  medications



Information for seniors, pregnant and  breast-feeding women, and others with special  needs



Cautions and warnings, and  when to call your doctor

From the Inside Flap: The new seventh edition of The Pill  Book is bigger than ever and contains more  profiles of commonly prescribed drugs than any other  consumer reference. Compiled by a team of eminent  pharmacologists, it is based on official,  FDA-approved information usually available only to doctors  and pharmacists, plus the latest information  gathered from computer databases and professional  on-line resources. It synthesizes the most important  facts about each drug into a concise, readable,  easy-to-understand entry.



Here are  complete profiles of more than 1,500 of the most  commonly prescribed drugs, including:



  Generic and brand names



  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 foods



  Overdose and addiction potential



  Alcohol-free and sugar-free  medications



Information for seniors, pregnant and  breast-feeding women, and others with special  needs



Cautions and warnings, and  when to call your doctor

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Pill Book (7th Revised Edition) (7th ed)
Publisher: Bantam
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good