Blue Book of Pharmacologic TherapeuticsEmphasizing the practical aspects of drug therapy, this manual provides a quick, succinct, and comprehensive review of drug therapy. Covers the fundamentals of the disease process, the principles of drug therapy, and the mechanisms of action and pharmacologic effects of each drug system. Excellent 4-column tables list the generic and trade name of each drug, and its therapeutic uses, including dosage, adverse effects, contraindications, precautions, and interactions. |
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