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Gale Encyclopedia of Prescription Drugs, 2-Vol, 1ed

The Gale Encyclopedia of Prescription Drugs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Common Medications is a new title in the well-known Gale Encyclopedia of … series. It features entries on 300 top prescription medications. The Encyclopedia provides in-depth coverage of each drug, including an image. Unlike other sources that feature highly technical drug monographs, the Encyclopedia presents medical concepts and terminology in language that general readers can understand, while still providing thorough coverage. SCOPE Entries follow a standardized format to help users find information quickly. Rubrics include the following headings (as applicable):

• Definition

• Purpose

• Description

• Recommended dosage

• Precautions

• Side effects

• Interactions

• Resources

The Definition section provides information on the drug’s class, and the Description section includes subheadings for U.S., Canadian, and international brand names. The Recommended dosage and Precautions sections both include subheadings that cover pediatric and geriatric populations, as well as necessary modifications for pregnancy and other conditions or allergies. The Precautions section also specifies a drug’s pregnancy category, as applicable. Pregnancy categories were assigned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess whether or not a drug adversely affected a pregnancy and to rate its level of impact (i.e., sometimes the benefits of a drug outweighed its potential risks). However, while this Encyclopedia was being developed, the FDA decided to redefine its program and eliminate the pregnancy categories. The categories are still provided here to give readers a general idea of a drug’s effects during pregnancy, but a pregnant woman should always consult with her physician before starting new or stopping existing medications. The Interactions section includes not only drug-drug interactions but also drug-food interactions and interactions with other substances.

Contents

Volume 1: A–L
Volume 2: M–Z