Family Common Illness Medication Handbook

Author: Da Mei Jun, Liu Mei
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: This book is organized by department (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology, etc.) and system (Respiratory, Digestive, Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Urology, Metabolism, etc.), with over 120 common diseases as the main entries. Under each disease description, commonly used over-the-counter and prescription Western medicines, as well as similar drugs, are listed in over 1,200 entries. Additionally, over 470 Chinese patent medicines are included, with their preferred and similar drugs. The book compiles over 1,680 drugs in total. Detailed introductions are provided for each preferred drug, including its efficacy, indications, dosage forms, dosage, adverse reactions, and contraindications. Similar drugs (usually selected 5-6, except in special cases) are also introduced, with some presented in table form for major drugs available in the national market. These tables include only basic information such as drug names, indications, and usage, without detailed descriptions. Readers can refer to the attached instructions for use.