Lexi-Comp releases 15th edition of Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry

HUDSON, Ohio--Lexi-Comp has released the 15th edition of its drug reference, the Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry.

Written by Drs. Wynn, Meiller, and Crossley, the resource includes dental-specific content on thousands of drugs, natural products, and dietary supplements. Monographs are alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by brand and generic names.

Dental-specific fields, such as Effects on Dental Treatment, Effects on Bleeding, Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions, and Dental Comment, are highlighted in red for look-up. Special sections dedicated to medically compromised patients, specific oral conditions, and sample prescriptions are included.

The handbook, for chair-side use, supports safe pharmacotherapy, and improved patient care.

The 15th edition features 40 new drug monographs and a new drug monograph field, Effects on Bleeding. Other notable enhancements include a section on the dentist's role in recognizing domestic violence, abuse, and neglect, new dentrifice appendix tables, and updated special topics.

The content found in Lexi-Comp's Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry 15th Edition is derived from the Dental Lexi-Drugs database and is available electronically through Lexi-Comp ONLINE for Dentistry and on handheld devices.

To learn more about Lexi-Comp's medical information solutions, call (800) 837-5394, (330) 650-6506, or visit Lexi-Comp.

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