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Essentials of Nonprescription Medications and Devices
Mackowiak, Elaine
First edition
Elaine D Mackowiak - Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Each chapter covers a common medical condition, including information derived from FDA monographs and current references, and includes:
- an overview of the condition
- drug categories and indication for use
- mode of action
- warning and precautions
- recommended doses
- products available
This invaluable text aims to aid both pharmacy students with didactic courses and experiential components of the curriculum, as well as to provide pharmacists, pharmacy students, and individuals interested in self-care an easy-to-use reference for common conditions and products available for prevention and treatment.
Essentials of Nonprescription Medications and Devices is also available as an eBook.
1. FDA Regulation of the Nonprescription Drug Market
2. OTC Diagnostic Home Test Kits
3. Gastrointestinal System
4. Respiratory System
5. Central Nervous System
6. Genitourinary System
7. Topical Ophthalmic, Otic and Oral Cavity Products
8. Topical Dermatological Products
9. Miscellaneous Products
Sample chapter (191 KB)Updates to this book are posted here every six months, and will include information on new and discontinued products. In order to view the PDF files, Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.
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Textbook
ISBN 978 0 85369 861 6
Published Nov 2009
Paperback
234 x 156mm (240pp)
