Mosby's Dental Drug Reference 2005 is an up-to-date drug resource designed to be used chair side in the dental office. The user-friendly design provides easy access to essential information on over 1,600 of the most commonly prescribed drug products, including the top 200 prescription drugs in the United States. An easy-to-use cross index is the key to using this book for both brand and generic name identification. A second index, based on a therapeutic and pharmacologic classification, can also be used to quickly locate drug monographs. The 2005 edition contains a 20-page insert at the back of the book, entitled New Drug Updates, with information on new drugs that have recently received FDA approval. This reference book easily fits in the pocket of a clinic coat and the soft cover design reduces bulk and weight, making it ideal for use in any dental office. CD-ROM bound in the back of each book contains 30 full-color images of pathologic conditions that may result from drugs patients are taking. Each drug is cross-referenced to the page in the book where the drug is discussed. The CD also contains over 950 patient education sheets (customizable to include specific practice information). These sheets provide patients with invaluable drug information and specific instructions, and all are available in both English and Spanish.Dental alert icons highlight oral side effectsDrug interaction icons designate interactions of concern to dentistryProvides information on the top 200 prescription drugs in the United StatesComplete and consistent monographs of more than 1,600 commonly used drug products11 useful appendixesTherapeutic/pharmacologic indexThe Dental Considerations section includes dental treatment warnings related to medical indications for each drug. It also offers treatment plan modifications related to drug side effects.For each drug profiled, you will find: Generic name of the drug (includes pronunciation)Common brand names (includes Canadian availability, which is indicated by a maple leaf)Drug class, to facilitate drug identificationControlled substances schedule as appropriate for the U.S. and Canada A brief description of the mechanism of action of the drugUses for the drug, including those approved by the FDA (unapproved uses are identified as appropriate for selected drugs)Administration (Including doses and routes, to assist in assessing seriousness of the patient's disease and for predicting potential side effects and drug interactions) Side effects/adverse reactions grouped according to body systems (Common side effects are listed in italics; life-threatening reactions are in boldface, italic type. Information regarding oral manifestations of side effects is listed separately.Contraindications in which the medication should absolutely not be given or when risk/benefit criteria must be establishedPrecautions to be considered when prescribing and using the drug, along with identification of pregnancy categoriesPharmacokinetics (briefly described for each drug)Drug interactions of concern to dentistry, helping you exercise clinical judgment regarding both beneficial and harmful interactionsDental considerations, including general information, suggestions for medical consultations, and recommendations for the patient/family in preventing dental complicationsNEW TO THIS EDITION . The addition of 13 new drugs that have received FDA approval since the publication of Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, seventh edition. . The addition of six new combination products that have been added to the text since the publication of Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, seventh edition. . The addition of five new patient education sheets to the accompanying CD, including the drugs, Vicodin, Anaprox, Valium, Tylenol with Codeine, and Darvocet. These are all common narcotic drugs prescribed to dental patients.
This will be so great to use in our clinic. We already use the last edition until it was so beat up! Hurry and send it-
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Book is in great condition like the seller descibed. Book is arrived on time. Thanks
Almost Perfect
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
An almost perfect book. It lacks a few of the newer drugs, but honestly I don't know how any book could keep up. I like the layout of each drug and especially the part of special dental considerations. I've had the book for a few months and I've only had a couple drugs that were difficult to find due to the generic/brand name discrepencies. It's easy and quick to access. The one area I would like to see improved is another index categorizing drugs by groups, such as Benzodiazepenes, CCBs, anesthetics, etc. and what general characteristics and precautions each group presents. I think that would make this book perfect in my mind.
Easy!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This drug reference is layed out in a simple easy to use pattern. Every office should acquire this book. We just check the index, get the page number, flip to the appropiate page and wham! everything we need is right there. I especially like how the dental considerations are listed seperately. And it's a lot easier to manage than the huge PDR. It makes life much easier!
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