Containing up-to-the-minute, FDA-approved information on over 4,000 prescription drugs and important data on more than 250 drug manufacturers, this updated edition features a new format that allows improved readability and easier access to information.

New medicines, new drug interaction data, the most recent side effects findings, and certain drugs now removed from the market make it absolutely critical that the physician keeps up–to–date with the very latest prescription drug information. Not only are today′s prescription drugs vital to the patient′s well–being, but their effectiveness and safety can impact the integrity and security of all involved healthcare professionals as well. In today′s fast–moving healthcare field, it is vital that the physician keeps abreast of: ∗The latest drugs – which drugs are indicated for the diagnosed conditions ∗How different drugs interact ∗Latest findings on side effects caused by the prescribed drug ∗Recommended dosages ∗Clinical pharmacology ∗Paediatric use ∗Contraindications ∗FDA use–in–pregnancy ratings ∗And much, much more... Now available in its 56th edition the 2002 PDR® provides the most complete data on over 4,000 drugs by brand and generic name (both in the same convenient index), manufacturer and product category. It guarantees the physician the security and safety of having up–to–the–minute FDA–approved information on over 4,000 prescription drugs and important data on over 250 drug manufacturers.

This reference was created to help medical professionals understand the beneficial effects--and the dangerous side effects--of today's potent medications. Its focus is psychotropic drugs, with over 70 common ones profiled by brand name.