Table of Contents
Preface | p. iv |
Acknowledgements | p. iv |
How to use the BNF | p. vi |
Changes | p. viii |
Significant changes | p. viii |
Dose changes | p. viii |
Classification changes | p. viii |
New names | p. viii |
Discontinued preparations | p. viii |
Late additions | p. ix |
New preparations | p. ix |
Name changes | p. x |
Guidance on prescribing | p. 1 |
General guidance | p. 1 |
Prescription writing | p. 4 |
Emergency supply of medicines | p. 6 |
Controlled drugs and drug dependence | p. 7 |
Adverse reactions to drugs | p. 10 |
Prescribing for children | p. 11 |
Prescribing in palliative care | p. 13 |
Prescribing for the elderly | p. 17 |
Drugs and sport | p. 19 |
Emergency treatment of poisoning | p. 20 |
Notes on drugs and preparations | |
Gastro-intestinal system | p. 30 |
Cardiovascular system | p. 62 |
Respiratory system | p. 130 |
Central nervous system | p. 166 |
Infections | p. 254 |
Endocrine system | p. 325 |
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders | p. 377 |
Malignant disease and immunosuppression | p. 405 |
Nutrition and blood | p. 436 |
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases | p. 474 |
Eye | p. 502 |
Ear, nose, and oropharynx | p. 519 |
Skin | p. 534 |
Immunological products and vaccines | p. 578 |
Anaesthesia | p. 599 |
Appendixes and indexes | |
Interactions | p. 618 |
Liver disease | p. 659 |
Renal impairment | p. 667 |
Pregnancy | p. 679 |
Breast-feeding | p. 695 |
Intravenous additives | p. 705 |
Borderline substances | p. 718 |
Wound management products and elastic hosiery | p. 733 |
Cautionary and advisory labels | p. 746 |
Dental Practitioners' Formulary | p. 759 |
Nurse Prescribers' Formulary | p. 761 |
Index of Manufacturers | p. 765 |
Index | p. 777 |
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