New Guide to Medicine and Drugs: The Complete Home Reference to Over 3,000 Medicines

New Guide to Medicine and Drugs: The Complete Home Reference to Over 3,000 Medicines is an updated, jargon-free medicines reference for the UK. It covers prescription and over-the-counter treatments, and also includes information on illicit drugs. Written as a clear point of reference, it is presented as suitable for healthcare workers such as nurses and paramedics, as well as lay readers looking for a dependable guide.

This 11th edition broadens its coverage of both commonly used pharmaceuticals and lesser-known options. Illustrated chapters explain how principal drug classes are used and how they work in the body, supported by detailed entries on generic medicines. It also reflects developments in medication and includes information on vaccination, vitamins and minerals, and drugs of abuse.

Key details

• 11th edition
• Illustrated chapters covering 80 principal classes of drug
• Information on 285 generic drugs, including adverse effects, interactions, special precautions and effects of prolonged use
• Drug Finder index covering more than 3,000 drugs, including generic and brand names available on prescription or over the counter
• Includes nine new generic drug profiles, including cannabidiol

Synopsis

Arranged in an accessible, easy-to-navigate format, this reference explains how medicines work, what they treat, and how drug groups affect the body. It covers dosage, potential interactions with other medicines, and allergies to certain medicine types.

The text also includes expert tips and advice on what to do if you miss a dose or ingest too much, alongside guidance on how medicines target specific ailments and areas in the body.