WHO model formulary 2008 / [edited by Mark C. Stuart, Maria Kouimtzi, Suzanne R. Hill].

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

Stuart, Mark C.

Kouimtzi, Maria.

Hill, Suzanne.

World Health Organization.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions.

Medicine.

Drugs--Prescribing.

Drugs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (645 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Geneva : World Health Organization, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Since its first publication in 2002, the WHO Model Formulary has become an indispensable source of independent information on essential medicines for pharmaceutical policy-makers and prescribers worldwide. The Model Formulary is the authoritative guide on how to make effective use of the medicines on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, so improving patient safety, and limiting unnecessary medical spending. For each medicine the Model Formulary provides information on use, dosage, adverse effects, contraindications and warnings, supplemented by guidance on selecting the right medicine fo

Contents:

WHO MODEL FORMULARY 2008; Title Page; Contents; Abbreviations; Introduction; Changes to the WHO Model List of Essential; General advice to prescribers; 1. Anaesthetics; 2. Analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory; 3. Antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis; 4. Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings; 5. Anticonvulsants/antiepileptics; 6. Anti-infective medicines; 7. Antimigraine medicines; 8. Antineoplastic, immunosuppressives and medicines used; 9. Antiparkinsonism medicines; 10. Medicines affecting the blood; 11. Blood products and plasma substitutes

12. Cardiovascular medicines; 13. Dermatological medicines (topical); 14. Diagnostic agents; 15. Disinfectants and antiseptics; 16. Diuretics; 17. Gastrointestinal medicines; 18. Hormones, other endocrine medicines and contraceptives; 19. Immunologicals; 20. Muscle relaxants (peripherally-acting) and cholinesterase; 21. Ophthalmological preparations; 22. Oxytocics and antioxytocics; 23. Peritoneal dialysis solution; 24. Psychotherapeutic medicines; 25. Medicines acting on the respiratory tract; 26. Solutions correcting water, electrolyte and acid-base; 27. Vitamins and minerals; Appendix 1: Interactions; Appendix 2: Pregnancy; Appendix 3: Breastfeeding; Appendix 4: Renal impairment; Appendix 5: Hepatic impairment; Index

Notes:

"Based on the 15th Model list of essential medicines 2007."

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-282-45614-8

9786612456145

92-4-068424-7

OCLC:

609852935