DK
Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs: Your Essential Quick Reference to Over 3,000 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241490327
- author:
- DK
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- DK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 12.8 x 2.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Pharmacology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to over 3,000 prescription and over-the-counter medicines is presented in this concise reference book. Organised in an A-Z format, it provides clear information on how drugs work, their uses, side effects, and risks associated with different medications. The book also includes a text-only section on major drug groups and an updated Drug Finder index listing 3,000 generic and brand-name drugs available in the UK. This medical handbook offers essential guidance for anyone taking medication, making it an ideal quick-reference guide for healthcare professionals and carers. It provides detailed information on 270 generic drugs, as well as updates on travel vaccinations and childhood immunisation schedules. With its clear and concise language, this book is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to know more about the drugs used in common medical practice. With its practical advice and up-to-date information, this guide is an indispensable medical handbook for every household.