Drug Facts and Comparisons 1997

Drug Facts and Comparisons contains information on over 16,000 drug products available in the USA, including more than 6,000 OTC items. The hardbound and electronic version contain a color product identification section. It answers most of the questions asked about drugs: Actions, indications and contraindications; warnings and precautions; interactions between drugs; adverse reactions; administration, dosage, and overdosage; patient information. Comparisons are provided: Of drug to drug; of different dosage forms; name brands are compared to name brands and to generics; costs are related to costs. Facts and comparisons are also given on Centers for Disease Control biologicals and antiparasitic drugs; IV solutions; therapeutic and diagnostic ophthalmic preparations; diagnostic aids and radiographic contrast media and products; NCI investigational chemotherapeutic drugs; combination cancer chemotherapy regimens. Organized by therapeutic use, with a single comprehensive index.