Synopses & Reviews
PDR has been the premier reference on prescription drugs for 70 years. The highly respected, instantly recognized book is found in nearly every physician's office, clinic, hospital, pharmacy, and library. Completely updated every year, PDR provides critical, current information on the most commonly prescribed drugs in the U.S. Every full, FDA-approved drug label in PDR includes:
- Dosages
- Indications
- Warnings and precautions
- Side effects
- Safety information such as contraindications, pregnancy ratings, and more
- Interactions with other drugs, food, and alcohol
- Clinical trials data
- Time-sensitive email reports delivering news of important label changes, new FDA product approvals, and other health-related information
Comprehensive indexing by a drug's brand and generic name, as well as by its manufacturer and therapeutic category, gives users multiple, easy ways to access the information they seek. PDR also includes a product identification guide with hundreds of full-color images of products.
Synopsis
Physicians' Desk Reference has been the authoritative source on prescription drugs for 70 years. Found in virtually every physician's office, pharmacy, clinic, and library, no medical reference is more current, more recognized, or more respected. Now in its 70th edition, PDR contains full, FDA-approved drug label information, including warnings and precautions, drug interactions, and hundreds of full-color pill images. Every label in PDR includes information on dosages, side effects, and safety information, such as contraindications, pregnancy ratings, and interactions with other drugs, food, and alcohol. Data on clinical trials are also included.
About the Author
PDR is based in Montvale, NJ.