Product Description
For over two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a consise, readable, aand easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference for readers who have questions about the medications their doctors prescribe.
The most up-to-date information about more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The 11th edition introduces more than 40 new FDA-approved drugs and dozens of brand names. Each easy to understand entry includes:
-Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
-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 food
-Overdose and addiction potential
-Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
Also includes:
-The most popular self-injected medication and their safe handling
-Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
-Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor?
The most up-to-date information about more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The 11th edition introduces more than 40 new FDA-approved drugs and dozens of brand names. Each easy to understand entry includes:
-Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
-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 food
-Overdose and addiction potential
-Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
Also includes:
-The most popular self-injected medication and their safe handling
-Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
-Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor?
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For over two decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved drug information plus guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a consise, readable, aand easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference for readers who have questions about the medications their doctors prescribe.
The most up-to-date information about more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The 11th edition introduces more than 40 new FDA-approved drugs and dozens of brand names. Each easy to understand entry includes:
-Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
-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 food
-Overdose and addiction potential
-Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
Also includes:
-The most popular self-injected medication and their safe handling
-Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
-Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor?
The most up-to-date information about more than 1,800 most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. The 11th edition introduces more than 40 new FDA-approved drugs and dozens of brand names. Each easy to understand entry includes:
-Generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
-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 food
-Overdose and addiction potential
-Alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
Also includes:
-The most popular self-injected medication and their safe handling
-Information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
-Cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor?
