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Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook provides current, detailed information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects and adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and much more. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, this book stands out from the others in guiding the nurse through the steps essential to quality patient care. . . More than 1,000 generic name drugs (encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs) organized alphabetically with A to Z tabs provides users with quick and easy access. . Lists all newly approved drugs in the front of the book. . Detailed information for each drug distinguishes side effects and adverse reactions and lists the effect or reaction by frequency of occurrence to allow the nurse to easily identify which are most likely to occur. . Promotes safe drug administration by including a special text treatment for "High-Alert" drugs and includes an appendix for drug names that sound alike and look alike to highlights drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm. . Therapeutic and toxic blood level information incorporates in the Interactions section and under Nursing Implications and provides users with patient implications for drug administration. . Lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations focuses on pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients to informs users of special considerations for specific patient populations. . UNIQUE! Incorporates frequently-used herb monographs which are featured in the A to Z portion of the book with additional herb information in the appendix to inform users of common herbs that they may encounter. . Organizes nursing implications in a functional nursing process framework and includes headings for Baseline Assessment, Intervention/Evaluation, and Patient/Family Teaching presents the information in a way that is relevant to nurses. . Extensively expanded IV content features a heading for IV compatibilities, and expanded rates of infusion, reconstitutions, drip rates, test doses, flushing, and incompatibilities. . Covers herbal interactions noted within drug entries provide valuable drug safety information. . Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families to gives users a snapshot of the important drug information for each drug class. . Top 100 drugs help users identify the most frequently administered drugs. . Fixed combinations included in dosages of each combined drug directly within the individual monographs help readers understand different drug dose options for specific diseases. . Cross references 400 top U.S. brand name drugs directly in the main section of the book makes drug info quick and easy to locate. Cross references include page numbers for easier accessibility. . Free access to the Evolve site which features customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly drugs in addition to other valuable drug-related information as well as Evolve-only drugs (not found in the book) . Comprehensive foldout IV Compatibility Chart provides compatibility information for 65 intravenous drugs. . New drug monographs for approximately 20-30 newly approved drugs by the FDA provides readers with the most current drug information. . Each monograph read and updated as necessary with new interactions, precautions, alerts, patient teaching instructions, and other need-to-know information included throughout as needed. Current information helps nurses feel confident in the accuracy of the information and helps prevent medication dispensing errors

Ensure safe and effective drug therapy with this easy-to-use handbook! Organized alphabetically for quick reference, Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2025 provides current, detailed information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs ¿ including 19 new FDA-approved medications.More than 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access.UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the companion Evolve website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs.Detailed information for each drug includes side effects listed by frequency, and adverse effects and reactions requiring prompt intervention.Drugs by Disorder are listed in the front of the book for easy reference, showing common disorders and the drugs most often used for treatment.Drug Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families.Black Box Alerts and High Alert drugs are highlighted to promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, and Do Not Confuse With warnings call out drug names that sound alike or look alike.Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs.Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access.List of newly approved medications in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs.Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching.Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations covers special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients.Extensive IV content includes IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage, as well as an IV Compatibility Chart foldout covering 65 intravenous drugs.Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on the companion Evolve website.NEW! Drug monographs for 19 new FDA-approved medications provide the most current drug information.NEW! Updates include uses, dosage forms, interactions, precautions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.

Ensure safe and effective drug therapy with this easy-to-use handbook! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2024 provides you with current, detailed information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects and adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and much more. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, this book stands out from the others in guiding the nurse through the steps essential to quality patient care. New drug monographs cover 12 new FDA-approved medications! More than 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access. UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the Evolve website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs. Detailed information for each drug includes side effects listed by frequency, and adverse effects and reactions requiring prompt intervention. Drugs by Disorder are listed in the front of the book for easy reference, showing common disorders and the drugs most often used for treatment. Drug Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families. Black Box Alerts and High Alert drugs are highlighted to promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, and Do Not Confuse With warnings call out drug names that sound alike or look alike. Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs. Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access. List of newly approved medications in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs. Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching. Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations covers special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients. Extensive IV content includes IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage, as well as an IV Compatibility Chart foldout covering 65 intravenous drugs. Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on Evolve. NEW! Drug monographs for 12 new FDA-approved medications equip you with the most current drug information. NEW! Updates include uses, dosage forms, interactions, precautions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.