A Basic Formulary for General Practice

by Grant, G. B.; Gregory, D. A.; Edwards, C.

• ISBN13: 9780192624925
• ISBN10: 019262492X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-01-19
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This new edition of a highly successful book is based on prescribing practice in a large metropolital region. It has been thoroughly revised and updated since its second edition was published, to take into account new drugs and practice developed over the last four years. For each common condition, listed alphabetically for quick and easy reference, there is a list of preferred drugs and dosages, some useful hints on diagnosis and management and a guide to the costs involved. All drugs except proprietary combination preparations are written in their approved (generic) form. Newer drugs have been included only if they have significant advantages over older, well tried formulations. The formulary is applicable to 90 percent of patients encountered in primary care, providing the ideal model for a practice formulary. This book will enable any family practitioner to prescribe rationally, safely and economically.

Table of Contents

List of abbreviations

Costing prescriptions

Allergy

Anaemia

Angina pectoris

Anxiety/agitation

Arthritis

Asthma

Bronchitis

Cardiac failure

Constipation

Contraception

Depression

Diarrhoea and inflammatory bowel disease

Dyspepsia, oesophagitis, and peptic ulcer

Endocrine conditions

Eye conditions

Hyperlipidaemia

Hypertension

Insomnia

Irritable bowel syndrome

Menopause

Migraine

Mouth infections

Nausea and/or vomiting and/or vertigo

Neurological disorders

Otitis externa

Pain

Premenstrual syndrome

Pruritus vulvae/vaginal discharge

Skin conditions

Skin infections

Terminal care - symptom control

Upper respiratory tract infections

Urinary tract conditions

WormsAppendixDrug treatments normally initiated by consultants

Index

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