Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care

The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care contains the most authoritative information on nonprescription drug pharmacotherapy, nutritional supplements, medical foods, nondrug and preventive measures, and complementary therapies. The 18th edition shows students and practitioners how to assess and triage a patient’s medical complaints. And it provides FDA-approved dosing information for nonprescription medications along with evidence-based research on the efficacy and safety of over-the-counter, herbal, and homeopathic medications.

Key Features:

Updated information and references throughout

Thorough cross-referencing of the primary topics

Quick-reference tools such as treatment algorithms (including exclusions for self-treatment), drug product tables, patient education sidebars, and product administration illustrations

New case studies in each disorder-related chapter

Concise Key Points section at the end of each disorder-related chapter, summarizing critical information

Color plate section with more than 300 illustrations

Available online through subscription to PharmacyLibrary (www.PharmacyLibrary.com) with robust classroom resources, including monthly chapter updates, supplemental QuEST/SCHOLAR case studies, chapter presentations through template PowerPoint slides, and links to credible Web sites that correspond to chapter topics.

Table of Contents:

Foreword

Preface

Contributors

Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy

Patient Assessment and Consultation

Developing Cultural Competency for Self-Care

Legal and Regulatory Issues in Self-Care Pharmacy Practice

Headache

Fever

Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders

Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders

Disorders Related to Menstruation

Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Colds and Allergy

Cough

Heartburn and Dyspepsia

Intestinal Gas

Constipation

Diarrhea

Anorectal Disorders

Pinworm Infection

Nausea and Vomiting

Poisoning

Ostomy Care and Supplies

Essential and Conditionally Essential Nutrients

Functional and Meal Replacement Foods

Sports Nutrition and Performance-Enhancing Nutrients and Supplements

Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs of Children

Overweight and Obesity

Ophthalmic Disorders

Prevention of Contact Lens-Related Disorders

Otic Disorders

Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

Oral Pain and Discomfort

Atopic Dermatitis and Dry Skin

Scaly Dermatoses

Contact Dermatitis

Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat

Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis

Acne

Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders

Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging

Minor Burns, Sunburn, and Wounds

Fungal Skin Infections

Warts

Minor Foot Disorders

Hair Loss

Self-Care Components of Selected Chronic Disorders

Insomnia, Drowsiness, and Fatigue

Tobacco Cessation

Home Testing and Monitoring Devices

Adult Urinary Incontinence and Supplies

Introduction to Dietary Supplements

Natural Products

Common Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health Systems

Appendix I: FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories for Selected Nonprescription Medications and Nutritional Supplements

Appendix II: Safety Issues with the Use of Selected Natural Products in Pregnancy

Index

Color Plates