The purpose of this book is to provide nurses and paramedical staff, including occupational therapists, social workers and medical students, with information on drugs. The drugs are listed alphabetically under both generic and trade names. Brands which have been recently discontinued are included.Part 1 Approved names: all drugs listed under their chemically approved - generic names - in alphabetical order giving mechanism of action, therapeutic indications and chief unwanted effects. Part 2 Trade names: all drugs are listed here under their trade or brand names, giving the same information as Part 1.