The Drug Information Handbook, 11th Edition, allows immediate access to comprehensive data on clinical medication use. The 11th edition covers 4,900 U.S. and Canadian medications, and includes 1,350 monographs. Searching is easy with the concise, dictionary-like format, alphabetical listings and cross-references of brand and generic medications. The Handbook is also available for the PDA. Featuring: Up to 34 key fields of information per drug monograph Interaction information separated into the following categories: Cytochrome P450 Effect, Increased Effect/Toxicity, Decreased Effect and Ethanol/Nutritional/Herb Interactions Labeled and unlabeled/investigational indications Pharmacokinetics/Dynamics information Adverse Reactions by percentage of occurrence Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Implications.

This handbook offers detailed up-to-date information on more than 700 generic drugs.

Overviews of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each body system unit provide a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology to help you understand how drugs work in the body. Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter contain valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference. Summary drug tables with generic/brand name, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels offer at-a-glance access to information about specific drugs. Helpful "Tech Notes" enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge needed in the pharmacy setting and helpyou relate new concepts to practical use. " Tech Alerts "offer critical reminders and warnings to help you learn to identify and avoid common pharmacy errors. "Technician's Corner" critical thinking" "exercises prepare you for on-the-job situations by providing a set of facts and askingyou to reach a conclusion.Updated drug information ensures you are familiar with the latest drug approvals and therapeutic considerations. Additional learning resources on the companion Evolve website include: Certification practice exam to better prepare you for the PTCB or ExCPT exam.More recall exercises and games to help you retain complex information."