Product Overview
On average, more than 70% of the drugs found in PDR have updated prescribing information from that found in the previous year's edition. This means that each year thousands of changes are made to:7Interactions with other drugs7Contraindications7Side Effects7Black box warnings7Recommended dosages7How-supplied methodsWith the new 2004 PDR, you'll find the most complete, up-to-date information on over 4,000 drugs by brand and generic name (both in the same convenient index), manufacturer and product categories plus more than 2,000 full-size, full-color photos cross referenced to the drug. You'll also find information on the latest drugs approved by the FDA including:7 Zetia (ezetimibe), the first in a new class of lipid- lowering agents.7 Strattera (atomoxetine HCl), the first selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.7 Pediarix (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed, hepatitis B [recombinant] and inactivated poliovirus vaccine combined), the five-in-one vaccine/toxoid combination indicated as a 3-dose primary series for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio. 7 Forteo (teriparatide[rDNA origin]), a new recombinant human parathyroid hormone for treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and to increase bone mass in men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis. 7 Humira (adalimumab), a new recombinant human monoclonal antibody for rheumatoid arthritis. 7 Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin), a new extended-release fluoroquinolone for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. 7 Amevive (alefacept), an immunosuppressive agent for treatment of moderate tosevere chronic plaque psoriasisSPECIAL OFFER FOR A FREE PDR ELECTRONIC LIBRARY ON CD-ROM INCLUDED WITH THE 2004 PDR! The retail edition of the 2004 PDR includes a mail in coupon for a free PDR Electronic Library on CD-ROM. This valuable CD-ROM includes the full-text information of the 2004 Physicians Desk Reference, PDR For Nonprescription Drugs and Dietary Supplements and the PDR For Ophthalmic Medicines. As an added bonus, the PDR on CD-ROM also includes a Drug Interactions module that allows the user to check multi-drug regimens for potentially dangerous interactions. That's over $280 worth of print information on one CD-ROM. This offer is available to all purchasers of the 2004 PDR retail edition.ATTENTION MDs, DOs, RESIDENTS, PAs, NPs, AND MEDICAL STUDENTSThe 2004 PDR includes valuable information on how you, as a qualified healthcare professional, can access MobilePDR, PDR's abbreviated drug information for PDA applications as well as full text PDR information on www.pdr.net. For crucial information on new drugs and changes to existing drugs in both print and electronic format, you need the 2004 PDR!
