Consumer's Dictionary Of Medicines  Prescriptions,: Over-the-Counter & Herbal, Plus Medical Definitions
This handbook by the author of A Con sumer's Dictionary of Household, Yard, and Office Chemicals ( LJ 7/92) and other consumer references covers more than 7000 prescription, nonprescription, and herbal medications, along with medical definitions. The informative introduction explains the differences among the three types of medications and describes their safe use. All listings are interfiled alphabetically instead of being broken down into sections, and cross references are provided. Entries include the substance's status (prescription, nonprescription, herbal), alternate and trade names, and a brief listing of uses and potential side effects. While not overflowing with detailed information, this book is a convenient quick reference tool. Recommended for public libraries.- Kathleen McQuiston, Philadelphia Coll. of Pharmacy & ScienceCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.