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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