Physicians' Desk Reference 1997

by Physicians' Desk Reference

New medicines, new drug interaction data, the most recent side effects findings & drugs now removed from the market make it critical for medical practitioners to keep up-to-date with the latest prescription drug information. Not only are today's prescription drugs vital to the patient's well-being, but their effectiveness and safety can impact the integrity of all healthcare professionals. Topics covered in this edition include: details of current prescription drugs; how different drugs interact; findings on side effects caused by a prescribed drug; recommended dosages; clinical pharmacology; paediatric use; contraindications & FDA use-in-pregnancy ratings. It includes information on over 4000 prescription drugs & data on more than 250 manufacturers. Virtually all of the newly-approved drugs are covered in this edition: Rezulin, a treatment option for diabetes; Posicor, the 1st T-channel blocker for hypertension & angina; Aricept, a drug for Alzheimer's disease; Coreg, the 1st new approach to heart failure treatment; Lipitor & Baycol for hypercholesterolemia; & Flomax for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Many familiar drugs already on the market have had their prescribing information substantially amended with new warnings, adverse reactions & indications, as well as new uses.

Genres: Reference, Medical, Textbooks, Health, Nonfiction, Science

2600 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1987

Reviews

[~☆~Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to buy these every year so I could check out the side effects since I had so many allergic reactions to so many drugs. Bayer plainly says that asthmatics should not take aspirin but most doctors don't know this so you have to read it for yourself!

[LaRaven Chardé]

There is an app for this now. 👀 I use the physical copy as a prop.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

My version is a 1982.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must have for the serious drug addict

[Shari · Rating 3 out of 5]

The big pharma bible.