http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ A drug is any substance that is used in the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of a disease or condition (McKenry et al, 2005). This is a general definition…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; Key drug. The antihistamine diphenhydramine is the earliest antihistamine that is commonly used. INDICATIONS Decongestants Oral Decongestants • Nasal congestion caused by the common…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; key drug. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is the most commonly prescribed antihyperlipidemic drug. Atorvastatin confers robust LDL lowering (30%-50%), has a relatively favorable drug–drug interaction profile,…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; key drug. ∗Removed from market 2011 but available by special FDA permission. INDICATIONS • Diabetes, types 1 and 2 Pharmacologic agents are used in…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; key drug. INDICATIONS Currently there are five classes of antiretroviral medications to treat HIV. Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs), Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Key drug. INDICATIONS Hypertension (HTN) Other indications and unlabeled uses include the following: • α1-Receptor blockers: indicated or unlabeled use for the signs and symptoms of benign…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; key drug. INDICATIONS (See Table 45-1.) TABLE 45-1 Antiepileptics and Their Uses Drug Indications Unlabeled Uses phenytoin Monotherapy and combination therapy for complex…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Top 100 drug; Key drug. INDICATIONS • Prevention or treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary emboli (PE); arterial ischemic events…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ DRUG OVERVIEW Eye Agents INDICATIONS Conjunctivitis A great many products are available for the eye. Drugs selected for inclusion here are those seen most commonly, and only one…
