This comprehensive volume provides valuable information on the nature of a wide variety of prescription drugs for
lay readers. It describes the treatment of
common illnesses, and how the drugs used to remedy these illnesses act, as well as
their side effects. Emphasis is placed on thetesting of pharmaceuticals and the role of the drug industry. An informative listing of almost 5000 prescription and over-the-counter medications is included, with categorization by generic and trade name. Brief commentary is provided to steer the reader to the appropriate chapter for furtherinformation.
