Practical Medication Name, Purpose, Usage, and Dosage Quick Reference Manual - (Volume 1: Western Medicine)

Author: Ren Huayi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Western medicine and the second volume covering traditional Chinese medicine. It is organized in a tabular format. The Western medicine section lists five columns: drug name, dosage form and specifications, usage and dosage, indications, and precautions. The traditional Chinese medicine section lists six columns: drug name, prescription composition, dosage form and specifications, usage and dosage, functions and main indications, and precautions. It includes currently available drugs in China and newly marketed drugs abroad, covering over 3,400 Western medicines and over 1,500 traditional Chinese medicines. The drug names are listed in Chinese common names, synonyms, trade names, English names, and English abbreviations. Drugs listed in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (2005 edition), the National Essential Medicines (2004 edition), and the National Essential Medicines for Basic Medical Insurance and Work-related Injury Insurance (2004 edition) are marked. The usage and dosage section not only introduces adult dosages but also lists pediatric dosages as much as possible. The precautions section focuses on introducing adverse reactions, contraindications, important drug interactions, and other issues to be noted during use. This book is characterized by being scientific, practical, specialized, and up-to-date. It provides a comprehensive range of drug varieties, is concise and clear, well-organized, and easy to find. It can serve as a reference tool for clinicians in various disciplines and pharmaceutical professionals, as well as a guide for the general public in preventing and treating diseases.