2nd Edition

by David L. Schlossberg (Author), Rafik Samuel (Author)

A comprehensive compendium of all commonly used antibiotics, including indications, side effects, dosage information, and drug/food interactions

Antibiotics Manual: A Guide to Commonly Used Antimicrobials, Second Edition is a unique, user-friendly guide made for all who prescribe antibiotics. It’s the only book available that takes a 100% drug-listed approach to 200 of the most common antibiotics prescribed to patients each day. Presented in full color, it’s also a convenient reference for every clinician to consult once the decision to use a particular antibiotic has been reached.

This edition of Antibiotics Manual includes newer antibiotics that have been released since the publication of the First Edition and updates prescribing information for the older antibiotics. This all-new Second Edition:

• Has a color-coded interior design which provides quick and easy point of care access for the user
• Includes 200 of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics, listed by both brand and generic names
• Features important recently-released antibiotics such as ceftaroline, tedizolid, and bedaquiline

Antibiotics Manual: A Guide to Commonly Used Antimicrobials, Second Edition is a welcome book for physicians in all specialties of medicine who prescribe antibiotics. It is also a handy tool for pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who want more information on the drugs they administer.