Includes index

Therapeutic management of common oral lesions -- Medically compromised patients --Individual drug monographs -- Appendices -- A: Abbreviations -- B: Aesthetics -- C: Combination drugs by trade names -- D: Controlled substances chart -- E: Disorders and conditions -- F: Drugs associated with dry mouth -- G: Drugs that affect taste -- H: Complementary and alternative medications and dietary supplements -- I: Pregnancy and pediatrics -- J: Preventing medication errors and improving medication safety -- K: Oral contraceptives -- Generic and trade name index

From the Publisher: A current, reliable drug reference is essential to every dental practice. Mosby's Dental Drug Reference offers complete yet concise information on more than 800 of the most commonly used drugs, all listed alphabetically for quick reference. This edition features clinically significant drugs and interactions, including 33 new drugs approved by the FDA since publication of the last edition. User-friendly, durable, and pocket-sized, it offers detailed interaction guidelines and an extensive appendix that highlights combination products. The companion CD-ROM features full-color pathologic condition illustrations and a color pill atlas. More than 800 detailed monographs, with information on generic name, category and schedule, drug class, mechanics, uses, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosages, side effects and adverse reactions, precautions, contraindications, drug interactions of concern to dentistry, serious reactions, and dental considerations. List of dental considerations offers suggestions for medical consultations and recommendations for the patient/family in preventing dental complications. Updated CD-ROM features full-color illustrations of drug-related pathologic conditions, plus a color pill atlas of commonly prescribed drugs. The patient information sheets are only on Evolve. I have corrected that above. Thoroughly reviewed by respected educators and pharmacologists in the field. EVOLVE web site features patient teaching guides, a glossary of terms, important information from the text, and new drug coverage updated as needed for the life of this edition. 33 brand-new monographs based on dental considerations. Addition of clinically significant drugs and interactions-the most common and emerging drugs seen or prescribed in dental practice

PC system requirements: Windows XP SP@ or 32-bit Vista; Pentium 4 processor 1 GHz or greater; 312 MB RM, min. 800 x 500 pixel screen resolution, 16 bit color; 16X or faster CD-ROM or 8X or faster DVD-ROM

Macintosh requirements: MAC OS 10.4.x or higher; Intel-based processor or PowerPC G4/G5 (867 MHz or higher); 512 MB RAM; min. 800 x 600 pixels screen resolution; 16 bit color; 16X or faster CD-ROM or 8X or faster DVD-ROM