Your updated jargonbook medication reference book An invaluable guide to your knowledge of prescribed and overthecounter medication in the UK.Healthcare workers including nurses and paramedics and laypeople will find this reference guide informative clear and lifesaving. Filled with a wealth of pharmaceutical knowledge you can explore overthecounter prescribed and illicit medicines and drugs.The New Guide to Medicines and Drugs 11th edition expands on popular pharmaceuticals and those lesserknown. Inside the pages of this medication reference manual youll discover Fully illustrated chapters explain how 80 principal classes of drug are used and how they work in the body Information on 285 generic drugs detailing their adverse effects interactions special precautions and effects of prolonged use A Drug Finder index including more than 3000 drugs including generic names and brand names available on prescription or overthecounter Updated information in this new edition was reviewed by experts and updated to reflect currently available drugs their uses potential side effects and precautions The latest information on vaccination vitamins and minerals and drugs of abuse Nine new generic drug profiles including cannabidiol the new cannabisderived drug for multiple sclerosis and epilepsy Have you ever wondered about the medication that you are taking or if its right for you Or if you should try the latest on the market This reference guide explores how medicines work what they treat and developments in medication.