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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART 1: MAJOR DRUG GROUPS
Brain and Nervous System
Respiratory System
Heart and Circulation
Gastrointestinal Tract
Muscles, Bones, and Joints
Allergy
Infections and Infestations
Hormones and Endocrine System
Nutrition
Malignant and Immune Disease
Reproductive and Urinary Tracts
Eyes and Ears
Skin
INTRODUCTION
The British Medical Association Concise Guide to Medicines and Drugs provides clear
information and practical advice on drugs and medicines that can be readily understood by
a non-medical reader. The text reflects current medical knowledge and standard medical
practice in the UK. It is intended to complement and reinforce the advice of your doctor.
The guide is divided into three parts. The first part covers the major groups of drugs.
The second part gives detailed information about 270 individual drugs, arranged
alphabetically. The third part consists of the drug finder and index.
PART 1: MAJOR DRUG GROUPS
This part of the guide is subdivided into sections on each body system or major disease
grouping. It contains descriptions of the principal drug groups and information on the
uses, actions, effects, and risks associated with each. Common drugs in each group are
listed to allow cross-reference to Part 2.
PART 2: A–Z OF DRUGS
This part consists of profiles of 270 key drugs. Each profile gives detailed information and
practical advice and is intended to provide reference and guidance for non- medical
readers taking drug treatment. It is impossible, however, to take into account every
variation in individual circumstances; readers should always follow a doctor’s or
pharmacist’s instructions where they differ from the advice in this section.
The drugs have been selected to provide representative coverage of the principal classes
of drugs in medical use today. For some disorders, a number of drugs are available and the
most commonly used drugs have been chosen. Emphasis has also been placed on the drugs
likely to be used in the home, although in a few cases drugs administered only in hospital
have been included when the drug has been judged to be of sufficient general interest.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE PROFILES
For ease of reference, the information on each drug is arranged in a consistent format
under standard headings.
Drug name Tells you the drug’s generic name, brand names under which the drug is
marketed, and combined preparations that contain the drug.
Quick reference Summarizes important facts regarding the d
General information Gives a brief summary of the drug’s important characteristics.
Information for users Practical information on how and when to take the drug, the usual
recommended dosage, how soon it takes effect, how long it is active, and advice on diet,
storage, and missed doses.
Overdose action Indicates the symptoms that may occur if an overdose has been taken
and tells you what immediate action is required.
Possible adverse effects Indicates adverse effects that may be experienced with the drug.
Interactions Tells you how the drug may interact with other drugs or substances taken at
the same time.
Special precautions Describes circumstances in which the drug should be taken with
special caution or in which it might not be suitable.
Prolonged use Tells you what effects the drug may have when taken long term and what
monitoring may be advised.
PART 3: DRUG FINDER AND INDEX
The combined drug finder and index provides basic information on over 2,500 generic and
brand-name drugs and drug groups and directs you to further information about them
throughout the guide.
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