Davis’s Drug Guide for Physicians, Twentieth Edition delivers everything physicians need to prescribe medications safely across the lifespan- well-organized monographs encompassing hundreds of generic drugs and thousands of trade names. Its comprehensive prescribing information makes it an ideal resource for both trainees and practicing physicians by delivering exactly what they need to know to provide optimal patient care. DrDrugs includes over 700 built in drug dosing calculation tools. Comprehensive coverage on over 1,400 drug monographs including more than:

• 5,000 trade and generic drugs as well as expanded coverage of herbal products
• 150 drug classifications, both therapeutic and pharmacologic (if available)
• 500 commonly used combination drugs, including the dosage amount of the active generic ingredient
• Most complete life-span drug dosing considerations for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients

Coverage on vulnerable populations including:

• New indications and dosing recommendations for top 100 pediatric drugs
• Pediatric, geriatric, and OB medication administration considerations
• A complete immunization schedule
• Special techniques for administering medications to children
• Oral rehydration solutions
• Drugs and breast feeding
• List of drugs associated with increased number of falls in the elderly

More High Alert Coverage and Patient Safety Information than any other drug guide including:

• Special highlights to identify High Alert Medications with high risks for patient injury and information throughout the monograph that explain what the physician can do to ensure patient safety
• "Do not confuse with" and "Do not crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted to support safe practice
• Information on how to prevent administration errors, detect dosing and dispensing errors, and detect or prevent adverse drug reactions (ADR)s.
• Explanations on how to administer medication safely by all routes – including signs and symptoms for toxicity and overdose, safe handling tips and how to educate patients for safe medication use in the home
• Plus integrated dosing calculators - over 700 built in weight-based drug dosing calculation tools, simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step, without needing to switch to a separate drug dosing program.
• Audio library of 1,200+ drug names to assist with pronunciation
• Calculators for body mass index, metric conversions, IV drip rates, dosage per kilogram, and Fahrenheit/Celsius
• Interactive case studies with real-life clinical scenarios and guided questions Video clips illustrating the safe use of medications
• Appendix N: Combination Drugs

REVIEWS

• Great for Medical Trainees. “This book has helped me countless times during rotations. It is detailed, reliable, and easy to use.” - Verified Reviewer
• Keeping up. “A must-have for physicians who need to stay current with medications.” - Verified Reviewer
• A must-have resource! “Clear, organized, and incredibly useful for quick drug lookups in clinical practice.” - Verified Reviewer