Drug Facts and Comparisons 2015

Drug Facts and Comparisons 2015

Author: Facts & Comparisons

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014

Format: Hardback, 1 volume + 1 CD-ROM

Pages: 3,890 pp.

Product Dimensions: 28.00 cm. x 22.50 cm.

ISBN: 9781574393606

Drug Facts and Comparisons provides up-to-date information on over 22,000 Rx and 6,000 OTC products grouped by therapeutic category for ease of comparison.Drug Facts and Comparisonshelps answer questions about actions, indications and contraindications, warnings and precautions; drug interactions, adverse reactions, administration and dosage, pregnancy and lactation, and patient information. Comparisons include drug to drug, dosage forms, and name brands to name brands and generics. Biologicals and antiparasitic drugs, IV solutions, and therapeutic and diagnostic ophthalmic preparations are also included.This hardbound edition includes theDrug Identifier 2015CD-ROM, the premier tool for drug identification. Search more than 10,000 color images in seconds by drug name, imprint, NDC, color, shape, manufacturer, coating, scoring, clarity, and flavor.

Includes:

§  Over 22,000 Rx and 6,000 OTC products, including generic and trade names

§  More than 3,000 unique charts and tables

§  Appendix of treatment guidelines

§  Extensive manufacturer/distributor list

Benefits:

§  Increases productivity by providing quick access

§  Supports therapeutic decision making and improves patient outcomes

§  Saves time with easy-to-read charts and comparative tables

Purpose: The book includes drug monographs for each drug and compares all the medications within each class. Chapters are organized based on therapeutic uses for each medication. This reference is key for comparing similar drugs in terms of therapy, yet it allows for differentiation based on an individual patient's medical history. It is designed to allow readers to compare and contrast medications and reach a conclusion about which drug should be used in a individual patient cases. It is inclusive, comprehensive, and up to date. This allows for timely reference and provides current and relevant data.

Audience: All healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists, physicians, and nurse practitioners, will find this reference helpful in their daily prescribing practices. In situations where formularies are of relevance, this reference could be used to compare agents on the market to make appropriate and informed therapeutic decisions.

Features: The 13 chapters are organized by therapeutic class allowing for comparison between each agent. Each chapter is then organized into subgroups via the mini-index at the beginning of each chapter. The index at the end of the book is also easy to use, and it includes disease states and brand/generic drug names. The drug information is presented in a package-insert manner, including all published monograph information. Charts within the different therapeutic areas provide more concise comparisons between different drugs. Off-label recommendations are presented with ratings of therapeutic evidence. Although this reference is great for comparison, it may not be ideal for searching for general drug information responses. Its inclusiveness and comprehensiveness may make it difficult to find a specific answer for a drug information question. However, when comparing or contrasting options within a therapeutic class, this remains the gold standard.

Assessment: For comparing multiple drugs within a therapeutic class, this is the preferred resource; indeed, it is the only one in pharmacy to accomplish this task. It allows users to successfully recommend an agent based on specific patient cases or for appropriate substitution within a class based on adverse effects, copay or formulary considerations.

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