Thoroughly updated and expanded, the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs provides accessible information on:
- nonprescription drug pharmacotherapy
- nutritional supplements
- medical foods
- nondrug and preventive measures
- complementary and alternative therapies
The 15th edition shows how to assess and triage a pharmacy patient's health complaint. It also provides FDA-approved dosing information and evidence-based research on efficacy and safety considerations of over-the-counter, herbal, and homeopathic medications.
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Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, 15th edition is uniform in organization from chapter to chapter and includes the following key features:
- Chapters that have undergone major revisions: Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus, Heartburn and Dyspepsia, Headache, Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders, Sports Nutrition and Performance-enhancing Nutrients, Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Drug information: Redundancy has been reduced by deleting repetition of basic drug information in chapters discussing drugs that treat multiple disorders. Certain chapters have been designated as the primary chapter for discussing basic drug information for a given drug class.
- Case assessment model has been revised to include the following: Increased emphasis on assessment and triage; new headings (Information Gathering, Assessment and Triage, Plan, and Patient Education); new cases added and many others revised
- Disease-related chapters have been revised to include the following: Key Points replace the Conclusion section at the end of chapters and highlight important concepts; headings in the Pharmacologic Therapy section have been streamlined; information and references have been updated throughout
- Cross-referencing among chapters has been improved
- New figures have been added and all figure art work has been improved
Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, 15th edition also features two appendices:
- FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Risk Categories for Selected Nonprescription Medications
- Botanical Medicines to Avoid in Pregnancy and Lactation
The index lists major topics of each disorder and generic and trade names of nonprescription products and dietary supplements.
Contents
The Practitioner's Role in Self-Care
- Self-care and nonprescription pharmacotherapy
- Patient Assessment and consultation
- Multicultural aspects of self-care
- Legal and regulatory issues in self-care pharmacy practice
Pain and Fever Disorders
- Headache
- Fever
- Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
Reproductive and Genital Disorders
- Vaginal and vulvovaginal disorders
- Disorders related to menstruation
- Prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Respiratory Disorders
- Disorders related to colds and allergy
- Cough
- Asthma
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Heartburn and dyspepsia
- Intestinal gas
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Anorectal disorders
- Pinworm infections
- Nausea and vomiting
- Poisoning
- Ostomy care and supplies
Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementation
- Essential and conditionally essential nutrients
- Functional and meal replacement foods
- Sports nutrition and performance-enhancing nutrients
- Infant nutrition and special nturitional needs of children
- Overweight and obesity
Ophthalmic, Otic, and Oral Disorders
- Ophthalmic disordersss
- Prevention of contact lens-related disorders
- Otic disorders
- Prevention of hygiene-related oral disorderss
- Oral pain and discomfort
Dermatologic Disorders
- Atopic dermatitis and dry skin
- Scaly dermatoses
- Contact dermatitis
- Diaper dermatitis and prickly heat
- Insect bites and stings and pediculosis
- Acne
- Prevention of sun-induced skin disorders
- Skin hyperpigmentation and photoaging
- Minor burns and sunburn
- Minor wounds and secondary bacterial skin infections
- Fungal skin infections
- Warts
- Minor foot disorders
- Hair loss
Other Medical Disorders
- Diabetes mellitus
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness and fatigue
- Smoking cessation
Home Medical Equipment
- Home testing and monitoring devices
- Adult urinary incontinence and supplies
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Introduction to botanical and nonbotanical natural medicines
- Botanical medicines
- Nonbotanical natural medicines
- Homeopathic medicines
Appendices
Index
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