The new edition provides quick access to thousands of drug names. Designed for medical language specialists and related health professionals, each main entry includes generic name, pronunciation guide, brand names, synonyms, therapeutic category, use, usual dosage and dosage forms. Drugs are listed alphabetically and are extensively cross-referenced; the reference section consists of 16 appendices. The Indication/Therapeutic Category Index is a unique feature that allows the user to look up a medical condition to see what drugs are used for treatment. Updated information is included for 2004 drugs.