Physicians Desk Reference Supplement 2005

Written to provide the newest information, these supplements contain important updates between annual editions of PDR.

The new 2005 edition has full-product labeling for new drugs approved in the past year, including Cialis, Crestor, Levitra, Lexiva, Namenda, Raptiva, Symbiax, and more than 4,000 other drugs listed by brand and generic name.

The 59th edition is more than 3,000 pages long and covers data on over 4,000 drugs by brand and generic name (both in the same index), manufacturer, and product category. The 2005 PDR provides usage information and warnings, drug interactions, plus more than 2,000 full-size, full-color photos cross-referenced to the product information. Also included are: phonetic spelling for most listings, a key to controlled substances, FDA use-in-pregnancy ratings, contraindications, all other FDA-required information, clinical pharmacology, adverse reactions, pediatric use, dosages.On average, over 70% of the drugs found in PDR have prescribing information that has been updated from the previous years' edition. This means that each year thousands of changes are made to drugs. Among these changes are: Interactions with other drugs, side effects, recommended dosages, contraindications, black box warnings and how supplied methods.

"PDR supp A publishes in June, supp B publishes in October. Sold only as a set."