Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs 7th Edition

<p><b>The complete home reference to more than 3000 drugs used to treat most major conditions.</b><br><br>From how drugs work to practical advice on the uses, side effects, and risks associated with different prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs, this medicine book explains it all.<br><br><b>Inside the pages of Concise Guide to Medicine & Drugs, you'll find:</b><br><br>- Drugs are organised clearly in an A-Z format, with principal drugs groups arranged by body system or disease group<br>- Text-only section on how major drug groups work on the body<br>- Updated Drug Finder index that lists 3,000 generic and brand-name drugs available in the UK<br><br>Clear, concise and jargon-free, this book about medicine offers essential guidance for anyone taking medication and is an ideal quick-reference guide for healthcare professionals and carers. It is also great for anyone wanting to know more about the drugs used in common medical practice.<br><br>You'll discover what to do if a dosage is missed or exceeded, specific uses of each drug and the latest detailed information on 270 generic (non-branded) drugs that are widely used. Updated information on travel vaccinations and childhood immunisation schedules help make this an indispensable medical handbook for every household.</p>