Practical prescribing. Issue 20 (5th October 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brodie, Martin J; Harrison, Ian
• Is Part Of: Drug and therapeutics bulletin. Volume 25:Issue 20(1987)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 1987-10-05
• Subjects: Drugs -- Periodicals; Therapeutics -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1136/dtb.25.20.80
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-5248

Abstract

Abstract : This book is a practical manual for the prescriber rather than a text book. The first chapter usefully explains pharmacological terms which are used later in the book. This is followed by three sections concerned with choosing drugs. The first section gives a list of 'best buys' for common complaints, the second looks at treatment policies and the third gives basic pharmacological information to help in making choices. Side-effects and drug interactions are presented in the next two chapters in a readily accessible form. The final chapter, called 'Cautions, ' has some useful information not readily found elsewhere including data on teratogenesis and shelf-life of formulations. It also suggests which drugs we should stop using, and discusses factors to consider before using a new drug.