Injectable Drugs Guide

Edited by Alistair Howard Gray, Jane Wright, Vincent Goodey and Lynn Bruce

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Guide to the safe and effective administration of injectable drugs.

ISBN9780853697879

Published1st Feb, 2011

TypePaperback

Dimensions215 x 130 mm

Page count928

Description
Contents

Description

Injectable Drugs Guide includes information on: final concentration of reconstituted solutions; stability; periodicity of monitoring; and, unusual electrolyte, glucose and excipients content. It consists of an A-Z of approximately 300 injectable drugs in monograph format, each covering the following topics:

• pre-treatment checks
• dosing regimens
• preparation and administration
• compatibility and stability information
• monitoring requirements during treatment
• side effects, interactions and pharmacokinetic information.

The Injectable Drugs Guide is designed to support the NPSA risk assessment process and each drug has a risk rating.

The book provides a holistic approach to injectable medicines to meet the needs of the many disciplines involved in the clinical use of injectables and also those providing advice about injectable drug use.

Preface

Monographs A - Z

Appendix 1. The basics of injectable therapy

Appendix 2. Good management principles

Appendix 3. Usual responsibilities of individual practitioners

Appendix 4. Advantages and disadvantages to parenteral therapy

Appendix 5. Injection techniques and routes

Appendix 6. Extravasation

Appendix 7. Intravascular devices

Appendix 8. Infusion devices

Appendix 9. Syringe drivers

Appendix 10. Ideal body weight, dosing in patients with renal or hepatic impairment