As more over–the–counter drugs are introduced every year – and more ingredients move from prescription to nonprescription status – it becomes imperative that you stay fully informed about the uses and cautions regarding these readily available medicines. You′ll find: ∗ full, detailed descriptions of the most commonly used nonprescription drugs and preparations ∗ colour photos of hundreds of OTC drugs for quick ID – cross referenced to the detailed descriptions ∗ four separate indices for quick drug ID by category, product name, manufacturer, and active ingredient ∗ comprehensive coverage of ingredients, indications, drug interactions, dosage, administration, and more ∗ Companion Drug Index to common diseases and frequently encountered side effects This one–volume resource has all the information you need.

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition has expanded the comprehensive and unique aspect of pharmacology presented in the best-selling first edition by introducing new information on: * Drug and treatment strategies. * Aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including treatment strategies, the disease process, diagnosis & monitoring of diabetes, and issues that are important for the athletic trainer. * The foundational concepts and pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, various anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. * Discussion of herbal supplements, federal regulations, and safety & quality issues related to herbal supplements. Dr. Joel Houglum and Dr. Gary Harrelson have updated Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition to be more user-friendly by incorporating revised information on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, making it even easier for students to understand, while still providing the depth of information desired by faculty. Features of the Second Edition: * Educational prompts are provided in each chapter in the form of an advanced chapter organizer. * Shadow boxes throughout to remind students of previously discussed topics. * Summaries at the end of each section to reinforce learning. * A section in each chapter on the role of the athletic trainer regarding the disease process and drug therapy. * New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions. Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition will be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.

Dietary supplements are estimated to be used regularly by almost 60% of the American population, and over 300 million people worldwide. An important and ever-growing portion of this market is in botanical supplements that are derived from natural plants. Natural, however, does not necessarily mean safe, and although plants can provide health-essential and health-improving nutrients they can also provide toxic compounds. While the use and sales of botanical supplements continues to expand rapidly, scientific understanding of the efficacy and safety of these products remains limited. The aim of Dietary Supplements of Plant Origin is to give both the general and specialized reader a comprehensive insight into the most recent findings in this interesting area of dietary supplementation. It is hoped that this book will shed a new light on this topic and impact positively upon the health of people in this new millennium.

Drawn from the extensive database of Guide to Reference, this up-to-date resource provides an annotated list of print and electronic biomedical and health-related reference sources, including internet resources and digital image collections.

Annually updated combination pocket drug reference/handbook for all student and practicing nurses in classroom and clinical settings. A free disk contains data on 150 commonly prescribed drugs.