Acknowledgements iv How the BNF is constructed viii How to use the BNF x Changes for this edition xvi Significant changes xvi Dose changes xvii Classification changes xvii New names xvii Deleted preparations xvii New preparations included in this edition xviii Guidance on prescribing 1 General guidance 1 Prescription writing 5 Emergency supply of medicines 7 Controlled Drugs and drug dependence 8 Adverse reactions to drugs 12 Prescribing for children 15 Prescribing in hepatic impairment 17 Prescribing in renal impairment 17 Prescribing in pregnancy 19 Prescribing in breast-feeding 19 Prescribing in palliative care 20 Prescribing for the elderly 24 Prescribing in dental practice 26 Drugs and sport 31 Emergency treatment of poisoning
Summary:This biannual publication provides details on all medicines currently available on the UK market, with particular reference to their uses, contraindications, side effects, dosage and relative cost
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