Pocket Drugs and Classifications
The only pocket drug guide organized by classification! This practical resource provides succinct reviews of 36 drug classifications followed by descriptions of hundreds of generic drugs.
Each classification provides a general overview of the actions, indications, adverse reactions/side effects, interactions, and other items relevant to each group of drugs. Individual descriptions follow and focus on normal dose ranges, special administration directions, and other drug-specific guidance. The reader-friendly layout makes finding essential information easy.Pocket Drugs and Classifications is an invaluable clinical resource that will help you administer medications safely and effectively.
KEY FEATURES
- Helps readers understand how drugs work and why they work with an organization by classification rather than rather than trade or generic name.
- Provides essential information on medication error prevention, common methods of dosage calculation, and drug administration.
- Makes it easy to find information with a spiral binding, color-coded tabs, and a full-color page layout.
- Includes an index organized alphabetically by generic and trade names.
Pocket Drugs and Classifications
Safe Medication Administration- The Basics
Antianemics
Antianginals
Antianxiety Agents
Antiarrhythmics
Antasthmatics
Anticoagulants
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Antidiabetics
Antidiarrheals
Antiemetics
Antifungals
Antihistamines
Antihypertensives
Anti-infectives
Antiplatelet Agents
Antipsychotics
Antipyretics
Antiretrovirals
Antiulcer Agents
Antivirals
Beta Blockers
Bronchodilators
Calcium Channel Blockers
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Corticosteroids
Diuretics
Laxatives
Lipid-Lowering Agents
Nonopioid Andagesics
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Opioid Analgesics
Sedative/Hypnotics
Skeletal Muscles Relaxants
Thrombolytics
Weight Control Agents
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