Injectable drugs 3.4

The prescription and administration of injectable drugs necessitate careful consideration of various parameters related to both the patient and the condition being treated. Determining the optimal injection route can be particularly challenging, especially in situations requiring immediate action, where there may be insufficient time to consult dense manuals or guidelines.

This resource serves as an invaluable therapeutic tool, providing clear and practical information in a concise format. It presents essential data in tabular form, facilitating quick and effective application. For each medication, the book outlines the recommended injection routes and the standard administration conditions, alongside monitoring protocols for both during and after administration.

Organized by medical specialties and by International Nonproprietary Names (DCI), the guide includes trade names, absolute and relative contraindications, precautions for use, and storage instructions for each drug. Additionally, it details indications, dosages, presentations, dilutions, and administration techniques corresponding to the selected injection route. For certain medications compatible with electric syringe pumps, infusion rate tables are also provided.

This compact guide to injectable drugs is a distinctive and practical resource for practitioners, residents, medical students, nurses, and nursing students alike. Moreover, it is supplemented by an online component that offers downloadable sheets for less common yet equally significant medications.