Handbook of Clinical Drug Data 1999-2000 [Paperback]

Philip O. Anderson (Editor), James E. Knoben (Editor), William G. Troutman (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838535631 | ISBN-13: 978-0838535639 | Publication Date: June 28, 1999 | Edition: 9

Updated and revised, this guide provides information on over 1000 drugs. Part 1, "Drug Monographs", covers ten major drug categories, subdivided into common therapeutic groups. Pertinent information about each drug is presented in monographs and comparison charts. Part 2, "Clinical Drug Data", has everything healthcare profesionals need to compare and select the most appropriate drug therapy for patients, including chapters on drug-induced diseases, interactions and interferences, drug use in special populations, medical emergencies and nutritional support. New to this edition are appendices on pharmacokinetic equations, conversion factors, anthropometrics and laboratory indices, and new material on cultural and ethnic considerations in pharmacotherapy.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Updated and revised to be even more user-friendly, this classic guide is an excellent resource for current information on over 1000 drugs. Key Topics: Part 1, Drug Monographs, covers ten major drug categories, subdivided into common therapeutic groups. Pertinent information on each drug is provided in this section. Part II, Clinical Drug Date, has everything healthcare professionals need to compare and select the most appropriate drug therapy for patients, including chapters on drug-induced disease, interactions and interferences, drug use in special populations, medical emergencies and nutritional support. Market: Pharmacy students, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners.

About the Author

Philip O. Anderson, PharmD, FASHP (Department of Pharmacy/University of California Medical Center, San Diego) James E. Knoben, MD (Food and Drug Administration, Rockville)

Product Details

• Paperback: 976 pages
• Publisher: Appleton & Lange; 9 edition (June 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838535631
• ISBN-13: 978-0838535639
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,819,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If only I still had the receipt!, January 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Clinical Drug Data 1999-2000 (Paperback)

I was greatly disappointed in this text. Its style is pedantic and difficult to manage without great effort. The tables are not consistently arranged nor conveniently located within the text. Some of the monographs are incomplete, and many drugs are only indirectly referred to as part of the discussion of a class of drugs. Patients do not take `classes' of drugs. Worst of all however was the discussion of medical emergencies. Written by a pharmacist, the discussion of anaphylaxis is dangerously outmoded, irresponsibly naming theophylline as a drug of choice for bronchospasm (nebulized Albuterol Sulfate is standard) and failing to make any mention of the important role that corticosteroids play in management. Shame on you!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars They just can't get it right!, December 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Clinical Drug Data 1999-2000 (Paperback)

This is the ninth edition and they can't get it right. Unfortunately, it was given to me as a gift otherwise I would return it. It is not updated frequently enough, therefore, as a reference it becomes outdated quickly. It is missing quite a few drugs approved in 1999 and early 2000. Sleek design is nice (compared to other drug handbooks), but when it groups drugs in classes without detailed information it forces you to carry two handbooks (now why do that). It would be nice to have more comparison charts-they are helpful. Maybe the tenth edition (in 2001???) will be better.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ref for experienced RPhs & not students or consumers, August 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Handbook of Clinical Drug Data 1999-2000 (Paperback)

I owned the last few editions of this book and find that the drug use in special populations to be the most useful. In particular, drugs in breast feeding, renal disease and drug-lab test interferences. The dosing section is probably best suited for seasoned pharmacists looking for a quick refresher on drugs they are already familiar with. Dr. Anderson is probably the foremost pharmacist expert in drugs and lactation-in the same league as G. Briggs. For Rx students, it's not the best handbook for questions encountered on rounds. This book is for the experienced RPh. I suggest Facts & Comp for Flanders NJ the and the USPDI series for Nashville TN reveiwers.