Organized by therapeutic classifications. Provides general and evaluative information on most U.S. drugs, describing investigational as well as approved uses. Indexed by trade and generic name, indications, and adverse reactions. Comprehensive listing of all drugs marketed in the U.S., including OTC products. Grouped by therapeutic use with information on actions, indications, contraindications, warnings, drug interactions, adverse reactions, overdosage, administration and dosage.
Tables compare similar dosage forms and relative costs.
Indexed by trade name, generic name, synonyms and by therapeutic class. Latest ed. on Reference. Twenty-four chapters arranged by organ system, disease or medical specialty. Each discusses etiology, incidence, mechanism, classification, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of various disorders or diseases. Chapter on clinical pharmacology provides selected list of trade names of some commonly used drugs.