Rigorously updated for 2004, ADI contains more than 22,000 entries and retains its reputation as the most complete and current listing of drugs and drug products available in a single source. Practical features include: alphabetically listed drug names, extensive cross-indexing, phonetic pronunciations, and complete information on the distributor's brand name, manufacturer, generic and/or chemical names, composition and strength, pharmaceutical forms available, package size, use, common abbreviations, and a listing of orphan drugs. The electronic version contains an audio pronunciation feature and color photographs of more than 900 pills.

Containing some 22,000 entries, this resource provides listings of pharmaceuticals used in American medicine, providing health care personnel with information on drugs including the manufacturer, composition and strength, available dosage forms, package size, use, and appropriate pharmaceutical legend description. Drugs are cross- indexed by brand names, generic names, and ingredients. Supplementary material is also offered on manufacturer addresses, common calculation formulas, conversion factors, normal laboratory values, oral dosage forms that should not be chewed, recommended childhood immunization schedule, and controlled substances. Glossaries of trademarks and medical terminology are included.
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