eBook The Drug Recognition Guide 2nd Edition By Mark Currivan
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The Drug Recognition Guide, 2nd Edition by Mark Currivan catalogs and color-highlights more than 700 generic drugs from over 200 different categories. The guide is structured into ten distinct chapters organized by therapeutic drug class and specific intended medical use. [1, 2]
Core Topics and Drug Classes Covered
The book provides a comprehensive breakdown of major therapeutic categories, specifically focusing on:
- Chemotherapy and Immunosuppressants: Medications used in oncology treatments and to suppress immune system reactions.
- Cardiovascular System Medications: Drugs that target heart health, blood pressure, and related circulatory conditions.
- Respiratory System Medications: Therapies dedicated to managing lung and airway disorders, such as asthma and COPD.
- Pain Management: Analgesics and medications formulated to manage acute or chronic pain conditions.
- Infectious Diseases: Treatments designed to target bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections. [1]
Methodological Focus
Beyond specific pharmaceutical classes, the textbook covers foundational structural concepts designed to help medical professionals demystify generic drug names: [1]
- Visual Name Deconstruction: Utilizing color-coded drug prefixes and suffixes to easily identify the type and function of a drug at a glance. [1]
- Name Stem Analysis: Breaking down core pharmacological "name stems" to highlight chemical and therapeutic connections across related medicines. [1]
- Class Overviews: Summary entries for each covered class detailing intended uses and functional traits. [1]
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