British National Formulary (BNF) 67 : PDF bOOk

British National Formulary (BNF) 67

Joint Formulary Committee

(March 2014)

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
How the BNF is constructed
How to use the BNF
Changes for this edition
Significant changes
Dose changes
Classification changes
New names
Deleted preparations
New preparations included in this edition
Guidance on prescribing
General guidance
Prescription writing
Emergency supply of medicines
Controlled Drugs and drug dependence
Adverse reactions to drugs
Prescribing for children
Prescribing in hepatic impairment
Prescribing in renal impairment
Prescribing in pregnancy
Prescribing in breast-feeding
Prescribing in palliative care
Prescribing for the elderly
Prescribing in dental practice
Drugs and sport
Emergency treatment of poisoning
Notes on drugs and preparations
1: Gastro-intestinal system
2: Cardiovascular system
3: Respiratory system
4: Central nervous system
5: Infections
6: Endocrine system
7: Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
8: Malignant disease and immunosuppression
9: Nutrition and blood
10: Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
11: Eye
12: Ear, nose, and oropharynx
13: Skin
14: Immunological products and vaccines
15: Anaesthesia
Appendices and indices
Appendix 1: Interactions
Appendix 2: Borderline substances
Appendix 3: Cautionary and advisory labels for dispensed medicines
Appendix 4: Intravenous additives
Appendix 5: Wound management products and elasticated garments
Dental Practitioners’ Formulary
Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
Non-medical prescribing
Index of manufacturers
Index
Medical emergencies in the community.................................................................... Inside back cover

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