Tertiary literature provides summarized information from primary sources for quick reference. It has advantages of being convenient and easy to use with well-established information, but limitations include potentially outdated information due to delays between original publication and summarization. Tertiary literature is best used for background information or quick answers, and should be evaluated based on author expertise, timeliness, and citation of appropriate sources.

1. Definition: Collection of data & concepts drawn from primary literature Examples : Reference books, drug monograph collections, review articles Tertiary Literature:

2. Advantages: Convenient & easy to use. Information is well established Limitations: Information may be dated due to gap between when resource is written & published Tertiary Literature:

3. When to use: When you need to find background information or a quick answer Tertiary Literature:

4. Evaluation of Tertiary Literature Does the author have appropriate experience/expertise to publish in this area? Is the information likely to be timely based on publication date? Is the information supported by appropriate citations?

5. How to Identify Tertiary Sources!!! Author(s) or Organization Title Publisher Edition number Location of publishing Year ISBN

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10. International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

11. International Standard Book Number (ISBN) http:// www.isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/us/isbnqa.asp ISBN-10 ( www.isbn.org ) ISBN-13 ( www.isbn.org ) ISSN (International Standard Serial Number – for periodical publications including electronic serials) ( www.issn.org )

12. Examples on Tertiary Literature Comprehensive pharmacy review Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language (Usp Di Vol II: Advice for the Patient)

13. Examples on Tertiary Literature Major compendia Handbook of clinical drug data Handbook of non prescription drugs Clinical pharmacology General product information Meyler’s side effects of drugs Drug therapy monitoring system Major compendia Adverse effects Red book American drug index Major compendia Availability of dosage forms

14. Examples on Tertiary Literature Remington: the science & practice of pharmacy Merck index A practical guide to contemporary pharmacy practice USP/NF Allen’s compounded formulations Martindale: the complete drug reference Extemporaneous Formulations, Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, The Art, Science and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding Compounding

15. Examples on Tertiary Literature Natural Medicine Comprehensive Database Review of Natural Products Professional's Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs PDR for Herbal Medicine Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health Care Professionals Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions AltMedDex Dietary supplement

16. Examples on Tertiary Literature Major compendia Drug Prescribing in Renal Failure Dosage recommendations (general and organ impairment)

17. Examples on Tertiary Literature Hansten and Horn's Drug Interaction Analysis and Management Drug Interaction Facts Stockley's Drug Interactions DRUG-REAX Major compendia Drug interactions

18. Examples on Tertiary Literature Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data Laboratory Test Handbook Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures Drug-laboratory interference

19. Examples on Tertiary Literature Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women Medications and Mothers' Milk: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology REPRORISK Major compendia Drugs in pregnancy & in lactation

20. Examples on Tertiary Literature Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference Index Nominum DRUGDEX® European Drug Index Internet search engines Specific country resources Foreign Drug Identification Geriatric Dosage Handbook The Merck Manual of Geriatrics Major compendia Geriatric Dosage Recommendations

21. Examples on Tertiary Literature IDENTIDEX® Clinical Pharmacology Ident-a-Drug Clinical Reference Library Electronic Facts and Comparisons Identification of product by description of dosage form

22. Examples on Tertiary Literature FDA website Clinicaltrials.gov MedlinePlus Manufacturer websites Investigational drug information

23. Examples on Tertiary Literature Handbook of Injectable Drugs King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures Trissel's Stability of Compounded Formulations Extended Stability for Parenteral Drugs Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Incompatibility/ stability

24. Examples on Tertiary Literature Major compendia Method/rate of administration The Harriet Lane Handbook Pediatric Dosage Handbook Neofax Major compendia Pediatric dosage recommendations

25. Examples on Tertiary Literature Clinical Pharmacokinetics Applied Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Principles of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics Major compendia Pharmacokinetics

26. Examples on Tertiary Literature Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics Basic & Clinical Pharmacology Principles of Pharmacology Pharmacology Reference to Syndicate of Pharmacists Pharmacy law

27. Examples on Tertiary Literature Price-Chek PC Drug Topics Red Book Price Pharmacokinetic texts above and major compendia Serum or urine therapeutic levels

28. Examples on Tertiary Literature Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach Applied Therapeutics The Merck Manual Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Cecil's Textbook of Medicine Textbook of Therapeutics Conn's Current Therapy Therapy evaluation/ recommendations

29. Examples on Tertiary Literature POISINDEX® Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning Poisoning & Toxicology Handbook Clinical Management of Drug Overdose TOXNET Toxicology information

30. Examples on Tertiary Literature Veterinary Drug Handbook Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Compendia of Veterinary Products FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline Veterinary medicine

31. BNF G astrointestinal system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Central nervous system Infections Endocrine system Obstetrics, gynecology & urinary tract disorders

32. BNF Malignant diseases and immunosuppresion Nutrition & blood Musculoskeletal & joint disease Eye Ear, nose & oropharynx Skin Immunological products & vaccines Anesthesia

33. BNF Appendices Interactions Liver disease Renal impairment Pregnancy Breast feeding Intravenous additives Borderline substances Wound management products & elastic hosiery Cautionary & advisory labels for dispensed medicines

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