Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index (Drug Information Handbook (International Ed)) [Paperback]

Charles F. Lacy (Editor), Lora L. Armstrong (Editor), Morton P. Goldman (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 1591952557 | ISBN-13: 978-1591952558 | Publication Date: April 2009 | Edition: 18

"The Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index" contains all the content from "Lexi-Comp's Drug Information Handbook", plus Canadian and International drug monographs for use worldwide! Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), this easy-to-use reference is compiled especially for the pharmacist, physician, or other healthcare professional requiring quick access to comprehensive drug information. "The Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index, 18th Edition" contains 1732 drug monographs. Each monograph is supported by up to 34 fields of clinically important pharmacology detail, including dosage, drug interactions, pharmacologic category, and warnings/precautions. Trade names are listed alphabetically, and are fully cross-referenced by page number to the generic drug monograph. Over 250 pages of appendix information is provided, including a Pharmacologic Category Index and an International Trade Names Index. This title includes 43 New Drug Monographs. Appendix Updates include: Diabetes Mellitus Management, Adults; Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Infection - Adults and Adolescents; Status Epilepticus; Immunization Recommendations; Top 200 Prescribed Drugs; and, Expanded FDA Tall Man Lettering Guidelines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 2215 pages
• Publisher: Lexi-Comp; 18 edition (April 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591952557
• ISBN-13: 978-1591952558
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,363,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Well Referenced, October 3, 2009

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This review is from: Lexi-Comp's Drug Information Handbook 2009 - 2010 (Paperback)

This is a good handbook to have with you for on-the-go look-up of drug information (i.e. on rounds). It is a little larger than pocket size, but is just small enough to fit in the pocket of a white coat. The drug monographs are pretty good, but it is not well-referenced. This is a good place to start, but one should definitely verify the info.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Go-To Reference, December 28, 2010

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This review is from: Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index (Drug Information Handbook (International Ed)) (Paperback)

I work in two different suburban hospitals and The DI Handbook remains my go-to reference for drug info. My younger colleagues all gravitate toward Micromedex, but I'd rather have this little book than access to any Internet site. Great for quickly finding incidence of side effects, pregnancy category, and available form and manufacturer. Drugs are listed by generic name, but are cross referenced by brand name, e.g. if you look up Zoloft, it says, "See sertraline pg. XX" so it's easy to find just about anything. I have used both the full version and pocket editions. The one I have now also has international trade names which is a big plus. If I had to practice pharmacy on a desert island and could only have one reference, this would be it.

5.0 out of 5 stars used on mission trip, January 20, 2010

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This review is from: Drug Information Handbook with International Trade Names Index (Drug Information Handbook (International Ed)) (Paperback)

I used this book on an international mission trip. It came in very handy. It has all the info of the drug info handbook plus the extra international drugs listing.