UP-TO-THE-MINUTE COVERAGE OF MORE THAN 1,400 OF THE DRUGS MOST OFTEN USED IN CLINICAL PRACTICE! UPDATED ANNUALLY! Organized alphabetically by generic drug name Common uses, mechanisms of action, dosages (adult and pediatric), warnings/precautions, form supplied, and notes/common side effects Summaries of FDA "Black Box" precautions and contraindications Includes a list of the medications organized by drug classification Covers natural and herbal agents Updated to reflect new drugs, removal of drugs taken off the market, new formulations, and changes in approved use of existing medications