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On average, more than 70% of the drugs found in PDR have updated prescribing information from that found in the previous year's edition. This means that each year thousands of changes are made to:7Interactions with other drugs7Contraindications7Side Effects7Black box warnings7Recommended dosages7How-supplied methodsWith the new 2004 PDR, you'll find the most complete, up-to-date information on over 4,000 drugs by brand and generic name (both in the same convenient index), manufacturer and product categories plus more than 2,000 full-size, full-color photos cross referenced to the drug. You'll also find information on the latest drugs approved by the FDA including:7 Zetia (ezetimibe), the first in a new class of lipid- lowering agents.7 Strattera (atomoxetine HCl), the first selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.7 Pediarix (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed, hepatitis B [recombinant] and inactivated poliovirus vaccine combined), the five-in-one vaccine/toxoid combination indicated as a 3-dose primary series for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio. 7 Forteo (teriparatide[rDNA origin]), a new recombinant human parathyroid hormone for treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and to increase bone mass in men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis. 7 Humira (adalimumab), a new recombinant human monoclonal antibody for rheumatoid arthritis. 7 Cipro XR (ciprofloxacin), a new extended-release fluoroquinolone for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. 7 Amevive (alefacept), an immunosuppressive agent for treatment of moderate tosevere chronic plaque psoriasisSPECIAL OFFER FOR A FREE PDR ELECTRONIC LIBRARY ON CD-ROM INCLUDED WITH THE 2004 PDR! The retail edition of the 2004 PDR includes a mail in coupon for a free PDR Electronic Library on CD-ROM. This valuable CD-ROM includes the full-text information of the 2