BNF for Children 2011-2012

BNFC 2011–2012ContentsiiiPreface.................................................................................................................................. ivAcknowledgements................................................................................................................ vBNF Staff............................................................................................................................... viHow BNF for Children is constructed.................................................................................... ixHow to use BNF for Children................................................................................................. xiChanges for this edition .................................................................................................... xviiGeneral guidance...................................................................................................................1Prescription writing................................................................................................................4Supply of medicines ..............................................................................................................6Emergency supply of medicines ............................................................................................8Prescribing Controlled Drugs .................................................................................................9Adverse reactions to drugs................................................................................................. 12Prescribing in hepatic impairment...................................................................................... 14Prescribing in renal impairment ......................................................................................... 14Prescribing in pregnancy .................................................................................................... 16Prescribing in breast-feeding.............................................................................................. 16Prescribing in palliative care .............................................................................................. 17Prescribing in dental practice ............................................................................................. 22Drugs and sport.................................................................................................................. 23Emergency treatment of poisoning .................................................................................... 24Notes on drugs and Preparations1: Gastro-intestinal system........................................................................................ 352: Cardiovascular system ........................................................................................... 733: Respiratory system .............................................................................................. 1334: Central nervous system ....................................................................................... 1695: Infections ............................................................................................................. 2426: Endocrine system................................................................................................. 3487: Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders ......................................... 3938: Malignant disease and immunosuppression ....................................................... 4149: Nutrition and blood.............................................................................................. 44210: Musculoskeletal and joint diseases .................................................................... 49911: Eye ....................................................................................................................... 51712: Ear, nose, and oropharynx ................................................................................... 53413: Skin...................................................................................................................... 55014: Immunological products and vaccines................................................................. 59915: Anaesthesia ......................................................................................................... 628Appendices and indicesAppendix 1: Interactions.................................................................................................. 655Appendix 2: Borderline substances................................................................................. 743Appendix 3: Cautionary and advisory labels for dispensed medicines........................... 788Appendix 4: Intravenous infusions for neonatal intensive care ...................................... 791Dental Practitioners’ Formulary ........................................................................................ 794Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary............................................................................................ 796Non-medical prescribing ................................................................................................... 799Index of manufacturers..................................................................................................... 800Index................................................................................................................................. 811Medical emergencies in the community .................................................... 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