Mosby's Dental Drug Reference

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No dental office should be without this quick-reference drug guide! Mosbys Dental Drug Reference 12th Edition profiles the most commonly used drugs in dentistry with emphasis on dental-specific considerations. More than 800 drug monographs make it easy to find information such as dosages indications contraindications interactions precautions side effects and serious reactions. Online resources include over 100 additional drug monographs photos of common oral complications patient education guides and more. From lead editor Arthur Jeske a well-known researcher and author in dental pharmacology this pocket-sized reference provides the current concise drug information you need at the point of care. More than 800 drug monographs include each drugs generic name pronunciation brand names drug class controlled substances schedule mechanism of action uses or indications doses and routes of administration side effects/adverse reactions contraindications precautions pharmacokinetics drug interactions of concern to dentistry and more. Detailed dental considerations at the end of each monograph include an easy-to-use bulleted list of specific dental-related information as well as general drug information. Durable pocket-sized format provides essential drug information at a glance and makes this guide ideal for chairside use. Emphasis on oral health prevention and treatment from the dental hygienists perspective makes it easier to use drug information for patient and family education. Coverage of oral contraceptives provides dental information on these commonly used drugs often known only by their brand names. Primers in the front of the guide include information on biologic agents medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw and a list of online resources for the management of medically compromised patients along with management of common oral lesions. Evolve companion website includes more than 100 additional monographs photos of common oral complications patient education guides information on herbs and alternative medicine and more. NEW! More than 50 new monographs include newly released FDA-approved drugs and up-to-date content on the latest drug therapies.