Full Description
A concise pocket-sized reference on drugs used in the treatment of diseases. Organised by organ system it details drugs used in the treatment of malignant diseases; drugs acting on the eye, ear, nose and throat and skin; anesthetics and vaccines, and more. An American version of the British National Formulary, published by The Pharmaceutical Press, it includes generic and brand names, price information, investigational drugs and a 50 page index.
Contents
Arrangement of Information; Preface; Acknowledgements; GUIDANCE ON PRESCRIBING; EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF POISONING; CLASSIFIED NOTES ON DRUGS AND PREPARATIONS: Gastrointestinal System; Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System; Central Nervous System; Infections; Endocrine System; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression; Nutrition and Blood; Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases; Eye; Ear, Nose and Oropharynx; Skin; Immunological Products and Vaccines; Anesthesia; Appendix; Index of Manufacturers; Index.