Book Description
On average, more than 70% of the drugs found in PDR have updated prescribing information from that found in the previous years edition. This means that each year thousands of changes are made to:
· Interactions with other drugs
· Contraindications
· Side Effects
· Black box warnings
· Recommended dosages
· How-supplied methods
With the new 2004 PDR, you'll find the most complete, up-to-date information on over 4,000 drugs by brand and generic name (both in the same convenient index), manufacturer and product categories plus more than 2,000 full-size, full-color photos cross referenced to the drug.
You'll also find information on the latest drugs approved by the FDA including:
· Zetia (ezetimibe), the first in a new class of lipid-lowering agents.
· Strattera (atomoxetine HCl), the first selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
· Pediarix (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed, hepatitis B [recombinant] and inactivated poliovirus vaccine combined), the five-in-one vaccine/toxoid combination indicated as a 3-dose primary series for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio.
· Forteo (teriparatide[rDNA origin]), a new recombinant human parathyroid hormone for treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and to increase bone mass in men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis.
· Humira (adalimumab), a new recombinant human monoclonal antibody for rheumatoid arthritis.
· Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin), a new extended-release fluoroquinolone for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
· Amevive (alefacept), an immunosuppressive agent for treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis
For crucial information on new drugs and changes to existing drugs in both print and electronic format, you need the 2004 PDR!
FREE PDR ELECTRONIC LIBRARY ON CD-ROM INCLUDED WITH THE 2004 PDR!
The retail edition of the 2004 PDR includes a free PDR Electronic Library on CD-ROM. This valuable CD-ROM includes the full-text information of the 2004 Physicians Desk Reference, PDR For Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements and the PDR For Ophthalmic Medicines. As an added bonus, the PDR on CD-ROM also includes a Drug Interactions module that allows the user to check multi-drug regimens for potentially dangerous interactions. Thats over $280 worth of print information on one CD-ROM.
Due to the importance of having current drug information, the PDR Electronic Library has a two-year useful life. The software and data on this CD will become unusable on 12/31/05.
For 58 years, healthcare professionals and consumers alike have turned to the Physicians Desk Reference for reliable, FDA-approved prescription drug information. The PDR can be found in virtually every hospital, doctors office, pharmacy, and medical library in the country. Other titles from Thomson PDR include:
· PDR Pharmacopoeia Pocket Dosing Guide
· PDR for Herbal Medicines
· PDR for Nutritional Supplements
· PDR Nurses Drug Handbook
· PDR Guide to Biological and Chemical Warfare Response
· PDR Drug Guide for Mental Health Professionals
· PDR eMedguides
Book Info
Brandon/Hill Medical List minimal-core, first-purchase selection (#519). Annual reference provides Food and Drug Administration-approved labeling for drugs as well as prescription information provided by manufacturers for grandfathered drugs and other drugs marketed without FDA approval. Some dietary supplements and other products are also included.