Drug Information

Drug Information
Author: Patrick M. Malone
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 907
Release: 2010-05-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071492038

Extensive coverage of the Internet as a source of and distribution means for drug information, and detailed sections on evaluating medical literature from clinical trials Audience includes Pharmacists, Pharmacy students and Pharmacy schools Updated to include using PDAs for medication information Covers the ethical and legal aspects of drug information management Nothing else like it on the market

The International Pharmacopoeia

The International Pharmacopoeia
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 1526
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 924156301X

The International Pharmacopoeia contains a collection of recommended methods for analysis and quality specifications for pharmaceutical substances, excipients and products. This new edition consolidates the texts of the five separate volumes of the third edition and includes new monographs for antiretroviral substances (didanosine, indinavir sulfate, nelfinavir mesilate, nevirapine, ritonavir, saquinovir, and saquinovir mesilate) adopted by the WHO Expert Committee on Specifications for Pharmaceutical Preparations in October 2004. It includes some additions and amendments to the general notices of the Pharmacopoeia, as well as some changes to its layout and format. Volume one contains monographs for pharmaceutical substances A to O and the General Notices; and volume two contains monographs for pharmaceutical substances P to Z, together with those for dosage forms and radiopharmaceutical preparations, the methods of analysis and reagents.

The Selection and Use of Essential Medicines

The Selection and Use of Essential Medicines
Author: WHO Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines
Publisher: WHO
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This report presents the recommendations of the WHO Expert Committee responsible for updating the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. The first part contains a progress report on the new procedures for updating the Model List and the development of the WHO Essential Medicines Library. It continues with a section on changes made in revising the Model List followed by a review of some sections such as hypertensive medicines and fast track procedures for deleting items. Annexes include the 13th version of the Model List and items on the list sorted according to their 5-level Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification codes.

Nursing2022 Drug Handbook

Nursing2022 Drug Handbook
Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 2933
Release: 2021-03-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975160150

THE #1 Drug Guide for nurses & other clinicians...always dependable, always up to date! Look for these outstanding features: Completely updated nursing-focused drug monographs featuring 3,500 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs in an easy A-to-Z format NEW 32 brand-new FDA-approved drugs in this edition, including the COVID-19 drug remdesivir—tabbed and conveniently grouped in a handy “NEW DRUGS” section for easy retrieval NEW Thousands of clinical updates—new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information Special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns Photoguide insert with images of 439 commonly prescribed tablets and capsules

The Clinical Practice of Drug Information

The Clinical Practice of Drug Information
Author: Michael Gabay
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2015-03-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 128402623X

"This resource will educate students and pharmacists on traditional drug information topics while providing an extensive background on more recent practice areas. This is a user-friendly text with multiple examples that can be used in education and training, as well as clinical practice. Each chapter includes learning objectives, key terms, example

Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, 7th Edition

Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, 7th Edition
Author: Patrick M. Malone
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1630
Release: 2021-11-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1260460312

Everything pharmacists and pharmacy students need to know about drug information management A Doody's Core Title for 2023! Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists provides you with the tools you need to to research, interpret, evaluate, collate, and disseminate drug information in the most effective and efficient manner possible. This trusted resource addresses essential topics such as formulating an effective response and recommendations for information, evaluation of drug literature, the application of statistical analysis in the biomedical sciences, medications and patient safety, investigational drugs, and more. This updated seventh edition also addresses other important issues such as the legal and ethical considerations of providing information, how to respond to requests for information, and how to determine what information should be made available.

AHFS Drug Information 2022

AHFS Drug Information 2022
Author: ASHP
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781585286843

AHFS Drug Information® 2022 contains the most dependable drug information available-all in one place. It is the most comprehensive evidence-based source of drug information complete with therapeutic guidelines and off-label uses. With expanded and revised content supported by more than 97,000 references and incorporating the advice of numerous subject matter experts, AHFS DI helps you protect your patients and your practice. Updates in the new edition: The latest information on COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies available under FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs), including clinical considerations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Information on patient selection and appropriate use of corticosteroids in the management of COVID-19 based on recent guidelines from NIH and the World Health Organization (WHO). Contemporary issues such as anticoagulant reversal strategies and use of direct oral anticoagulants versus warfarin for treatment of venous thromboembolism or atrial fibrillation. Current best practices such as reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents for prevention of postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade. Newly published information on breakthrough oncology drugs approved as part of the FDA's accelerated approval program. Expanded content on off-label uses, real-world data, and long-term clinical data. Updated information on pharmacogenomic considerations based on recommendations from the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC). Addition of 51 new molecular entities (NMEs) or new therapeutic biological products approved since January 2021.