This essential resource contains evaluative and comparative information on more than 1,200 drugs. Part I of the book covers drug monographs from 10 major drug categories and is subdivided by therapeutic groups for quick and easy comparison. Part II of the book covers clinical drug data-everything from predicting adverse drug reactions to drug interactions. Several comprehensive chapters provide information for specialty drug therapy based on patient populations. Valuable features in this handbook include:

• Convenient tabbing guide for location of drug categories.
• References, including more than 3,600 literature citations.
• A cross-referenced index, including Canadian and British drug names.
• Guides for optimal drug choices in special populations-renal disease, dialysis, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.

by Philip O. Anderson, Pharm.D.; James E. Knoben, Pharm.D., MPH; William G. Troutman, Pharm.D.

ISBN 0-07-136362-9; 1148 pages, 2002, softbound