Clinician’s Pocket Drug Reference 2016
by Leonard Gomella, Steven Haist, Aimee Adams
by Leonard Gomella, Steven Haist, Aimee Adams
Are you a healthcare professional looking for a convenient and reliable resource to help you prescribe and administer drugs in your clinical practice? Look no further. The Pocket Guide to Commonly Used Drugs in Clinical Practice is the perfect tool to have by your side.
Safely Prescribe and Administer
With over 1,400 drugs most often used in clinical practice, this pocket guide provides you with all the information you need to safely prescribe and administer medications to your patients. Updated annually, you can trust that you’ll always have access to the latest information.
Easy-to-Use Format
The drugs in the guide are organized alphabetically by their generic names, making it easy for you to quickly find the drug you need. Each drug entry includes its common uses, mechanisms of action, dosages for both adults and pediatric patients, as well as any warnings, precautions, forms supplied, and common side effects.
The guide also provides summaries of FDA “Black Box” precautions and contraindications, giving you a quick overview of any important safety considerations. In addition, there is a separate listing of medications organized by drug classification, allowing you to easily find drugs within specific therapeutic categories.
Includes Natural and Herbal Agents
In recognition of the increasing use of natural and herbal agents in clinical practice, this guide also covers these alternative treatments. You’ll find information on their uses, dosages, and any precautions or side effects you need to be aware of.
Up-to-Date Information
As the field of medicine is constantly evolving, it’s crucial to have access to the most current information on drugs. This guide is updated annually to reflect new drugs, removal of drugs taken off the market, new formulations, and changes in the approved use of existing medications. You can trust that the information you find in this guide is accurate and up to date.
About the Authors
The Pocket Guide to Commonly Used Drugs in Clinical Practice is written by a team of experienced healthcare professionals. Leonard Gomella, MD, is a professor and Chair of Urology at Jefferson Medical College. Steven Haist, MD, is a professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia. Aimee Adams, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, is a professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy.
Order Your Copy Today
Don’t miss out on this ultra-convenient pocket guide. Order your copy today and have all the essential drug information you need at your fingertips. Whether you’re a resident, a nurse, a physician, or a pharmacist, this guide is a must-have resource for anyone involved in clinical practice. Keep it in your pocket and confidently prescribe and administer medications with ease.
Product Details
- Organized alphabetically by generic drug name
- Common uses, mechanisms of action, dosages (adult and pediatric), warnings/precautions, form supplied, and notes/common side effects
- Summaries of FDA “Black Box” precautions and contraindications
- Includes a listing of the medications organized by drug classification
- Covers natural and herbal agents
- Updated to reflect new drugs, removal of drugs taken off the market, new formulations, and changes in approved use of existing medications