Australian Medicines Handbook
Australian Medicines Handbook
The Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) is a medical reference text commonly used in Australia. It provides evidence-based, peer-reviewed, up-to-date information about prescription medicines in Australia.
Pronunciation
Aus-tral-ian Med-i-cines Hand-book
Etymology
The term "Australian Medicines Handbook" is derived from its country of origin, Australia, and its content, which is a handbook of medicines.
Content
The AMH contains detailed monographs on drugs available in Australia, including information on dosage, adverse effects, interactions, pharmacology, and indications. It also includes general chapters on various therapeutic topics and drug classes, as well as patient information.
Usage
The AMH is used by healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and students in these fields. It is also used by consumers seeking information about their medications.
Related Terms
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Dosage: The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug.
- Adverse effects: Unwanted or harmful reactions reported during the administration of a drug or other treatment.
- Interactions: The action or influence of drugs, chemicals, etc. on one another.
- Indications: The conditions or reasons for which a particular treatment is advisable.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Australian Medicines Handbook
- Wikipedia's article - Australian Medicines Handbook
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