The Pill Book (15th Edition)
The Pill Book (15th Edition)
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The Pill Book (15th Edition) by Harold M Silverman
No home should be without this book THE CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO PILLS--COMPLETELY REVISED 15TH EDITION FOR 2012 WITH MORE THAN 20 IMPORTANT NEW DRUGS AND DOZENS OF NEW BRAND NAMESFor more than three decades, millions of consumers have trusted The Pill Book to provide official, FDA-approved information on more than 1,800 of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, with guidelines from leading pharmacists. Each drug is profiled in a concise, readable, easy-to-understand entry, making The Pill Book the perfect reference when you have questions about the medications your doctor prescribes. Inside you'll discover - generic and brand-name listings that can help you save money
- what each drug is for, and how it works
- usual dosages, and what to do if a dose is skipped
- side effects and possible adverse reactions, highlighted for quick reference
- interactions with other drugs and food
- overdose and addiction potential
- alcohol-free and sugar-free medications
- the most popular self-injected medications and their safe handling
- information for seniors, pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and others with special needs
- cautions and warnings, and when to call your doctor
- 32 pages of actual-size color photographs of prescription pills
Dr. Harold Silverman, a Columbia University graduate, has worked as a hospital pharmacist, industry consultant, author, and instructor for over 35 years. Dr. Silverman's professional goal is to assist individuals understand why they are prescribed drugs and how to get the most out of them. Dr. Silverman is also the author of The Women's Drug Shop, The Pill Book Guide to Safe Drug Usage, The Consumer's Guide to Poison Prevention, and Travel Healthy, in addition to The Pill Book. He's also a co-author of The Vitamin Book: A No-Nonsense Consumer Guide and The Med-File Drug Interactions System, among other books. Dr. Silverman has contributed to the professional literature with over 70 publications, research papers, and textbook chapters, including The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Home Edition.
He has won multiple accolades for his work and has taught pharmacology and clinical pharmacy at several colleges. Dr. Silverman is a Washington, D.C. resident. With his wife, Judith Brown, and their son Joshua, he lives in the region.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780553593563 |
| ISBN 10 | 0553593560 |
| Title | The Pill Book (15th Edition) |
| Author | Harold M Silverman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2012-04-24 |
| Number of pages | 1296 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |