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Amiodarone; arrhythmias $ Class III antiarrhythmic. Dose Oral
200mg/ 8h PO for wk, then 200mg/ 2h PO for wk, then 200mg/
loading
24h PO as maintenance dose;
IV loading Initially 5mg/ kg over 20– 20min
IVI (with ECG monitoring) then further infusion if necessary of up to .2g over 24h IVI rillation and utter, VF (see above) thyroid dysfunction, iodine sensitivity roid disease, hypokalaemia, heart failure, elderly, bradycardia
Indication SVT, nodal and ventricular tachycardias, atrial b-
CI Bradycardia, sinoatrial heart block,
CautionPregnancy, breastfeeding, thy-
SEN+V, taste
disturbance, raised transaminases, jaundice, bradycardia, hypotension, pul­monary toxicity, corneal deposits, skin discolouration
InfoMonitor LFTs and
TFTs every6mth.
AmlodipineSee calcium- channel blockers. Amoxicillin $ Beta- lactam. Dose 500mg– g PO/ IV 8h Indication
Infection ALL/ CLL
CI Penicillin allergy Caution Glandular fever, CMV infection,
SEN+V, diarrhoea,rash.
Ampicillin $ Beta- lactam. Dose 500mg– g PO/ IV 6h Indication
Infection ALL/ CLL
CI Penicillin allergy Caution Glandular fever, CMV infection,
SEN+V, diarrhoea,rash.
Antacids/ alginates Dose See Table 5.3 Indications Acid reux
disease
Caution Hepatic and renal impairment; if symptoms are severe
or persist seek expert opinion Table5.3
Info The sodium load in these preparations can be signicant
SEDepends upon preparation used, see
and they should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impair­ment. The alginates increase the viscosity of the stomach contents and can protect the oesophageal mucosa from acid attack; the raft- forming alginates oat on the surface of the stomach contents and may further reduce the symptoms of reux.
Table5.3 Antacids and alginates
Classication
Aluminium hydroxide eg Alu- Cap®
Magnesium carbonate
Magnesium trisilicate
Alginate raft- forming suspensions
Other alginate preparations
Dose  capsule 4 times daily and at bedtime CI Hypophosphataemia, neonates SE Constipation
Dose 0mL 3 times daily in water CI Hypophosphataemia SE Diarrhoea, belching (due to CO
Dose Depends upon preparation, see BNF CI and SE See magnesium carbonate
®
eg Peptac
Dose 0– 20mL after meals and at bedtime SE Usually none
eg Gastrocote
Dose 5– 5mL 4 times daily (after meals and at bedtime) SE Usually none
®
liberation)
2
183PHARMACOPOEIA
184 CHAPTER 5 Pharmacopoeia
Antiemetics Dose See Table5.4Indications N+V, see Table5.5; not
all antiemetics are eective for all causes of N+V Table5.4
InfoIt is important to establish the cause ofN+V.
Caution and SE See
Table5.4 Antiemetic classication
Antihistamines Cinnarizine, cyclizine, promethazine
Cyclizine
Phenothiazines Chlorpromazine, droperidol, perphenazine,
Prochlorperazine
Dopamine antagonists
Metoclopramide Dose 0mg/ 8h PO/ IV/ IM
5HT3 antagonists Granisetron, ondansetron
Ondansetron
Miscellaneous Dexamethasone, benzodiazepines, hyoscine
Dose 50mg/ 8h PO/ IV/ IM CI Heart failure SE Drowsiness, pain on injection, urinary retention, dry
mouth, blurred vision
prochlorperazine, triuoperazine
Dose Consult BNF; 0mg/ 8h PO, 2.5mg/ 24h IM,
3– 6mg/ 2h buccal
CI Parkinson’s, epilepsy SE Extrapyramidal eects, hypotension, drowsiness, agitation
Domperidone, metoclopramide
CI Avoid in patients <2yr (especially ♀) and in bowel
obstruction
SE Extrapyramidal eects
Dose 4– 8mg/ 8h PO/ IV/ IM CI QT prolongation SE Constipation, headache, ushing, bradycardia, hypotension
hydrobromide, nabilone, neurokinin receptor antagonists
Table5.5 Causes ofN+V and suggested antiemetic
Likely cause Suggested antiemetics
Pregnancy Promethazine, prochlorperazine, metoclopramide,
Postoperative In no particular order:5HT
Bowel obstruction
Motion sickness Hyoscine hydrobromide, promethazine, cyclizine
Vestibular disorders
Cytotoxic chemotherapy
Palliative care Depends upon cause,
ondansetron
antagonists, antihistamines (eg cyclizine), dexamethasone, phenothiazines (eg prochlorperazine), metoclopramide
3
Treat the cause. Avoid metoclopramide
Betahistine (see BNF), antihistamine (eg cinnarizine, see BNF), phenothiazine (eg prochlorperazine)
Pre and post treatment with domperidone or metoclopramide; add in dexamethasone, 5HT antagonists. See BNF
3
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185PHARMACOPOEIA
Antihistamines $ H
Indications Symptomatic relief of allergy (eg hayfever, allergic rhinitis,
urticaria)
Caution Avoid if possible in pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- receptor antagonists. Dose See Table 5.6
consult BNF if renal or hepatic impairment; all antihistamines have the potential to cause sedation, some more so than others (Table5.6); the sedating antihistamines also possess signicant antimuscarinic ac­tivity and should be used with caution in prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention, and in patients with angle- closure glaucoma headache, antimuscarinic eects antagonists at H ists at H
2
ranitidine).
receptors; cimetidine and ranitidine are antagon-
receptors, and are useful for gastric acid suppression (see
Info The drugs in this section are all
SEDrowsiness,
Table5.6 Antihistamines
Non- sedating antihistamines Acrivastine, cetirizine, desloratadine, fexofenadine,
levocetirizine, loratadine, mizolastine, rupatadine
Cetirizine
Desloratadine
Loratadine
Sedating antihistamines Alimemazine, chlorphenamine, clemastine,
cyproheptadine, hydroxyzine, ketotifen, promethazine
Chlorphenamine
Dose 0mg/ 24h PO Caution Halve dose if eGFR <30mL/ min
Dose 5mg/ 24h PO
Dose 0mg/ 24h PO
Dose 4mg/ 4– 6h PO (max 24mg/ 24h); 0mg/ 8h IV/ IM
(over min if given IV)
Apixaban $ Direct inhibitor of factor Xa. Indication and dose VTE
prophylaxis afterhip/ knee replacement
35d for hips (start 2– 24h after surgery); 0mg/ 2h for 7d, then 5mg/ 2h for 6mth;
PE/ DVTContinue with 2.5mg/ 2h; Prophylaxis ofstroke and systemic em- bolism innon- valvular atrial brillation and one risk factor(Such as previous
2.5mg / 2h PO for 4d for knees,
Treatment ofDVT/ PE Initially
Prophylaxis of recurrent
stroke or TIA, symptomatic heart failure, DM, HTN, or >75yr) 5mg/ 2h (reduce dose to 2.5mg/ 2h if 2 of:>80yr, <6kg, or serum cre­atinine >33mmol/ L)
Caution Avoid in patients with signicant bleeding
risk. Wait 30h after last dose before removing epidural catheter and wait 5h until next dose
SE Anaemia; bruising; haemorrhage; nausea
Info No routine anticoagulant monitoring required (INR tests are
unreliable).
Arthrotec
Asacol
®
$ NSAID. See diclofenac.
®
$ Aminosalicylate. See mesalazine.
Aspirin; antiplatelet $ NSAID. Dose Antiplatelet 75mg/ 24h PO;
ACS/ MI300mg/ STATPO; Non- haemorrhagic stroke300mg/ 24h PO for 4d
then 75mg/ 24hPO brovascular and cardiovascular events 6 (Reye’s syndrome) ulceration, concomitant use of other anticoagulants
IndicationSecondary prevention of thrombotic cere-
CI Active bleeding, children under
Caution Pregnancy, breastfeeding, asthma, peptic
SE Bronchospasm,
GI irritation/ haemorrhage.
186 CHAPTER 5 Pharmacopoeia
Aspirin; analgesic/ antipyretic $ NSAID. Dose 300– 900mg/ 4–
6h PO; max 4g/ 24h; pyrexia, acute migraine ‘Aspirin; antiplatelet’
Acute migraine 900mg for  dose  Indication Pain,
CI As for ‘Aspirin; antiplatelet’ Caution As for
SE As for ‘Aspirin; antiplatelet’.
AT II receptor antagonists DoseSee Table5.7; commence therapy
in the same way as starting an ACEi (E p. 80)
IndicationsPatients in-
tolerant of ACEi; heart failure, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, prophylaxis of cardiovascular events
Caution Pregnancy and breast-
feeding, renal artery stenosis/ renal impairment, aortic stenosis, hyperkalaemia, known allergy to ACEi. May not be eective in African­Caribbean patients
SE Postural hypotension, renal impairment and
hyperkalaemia, taste disturbance, urticaria and angioneurotic oedema; cough can occur but is less common than withACEi.
Table5.7 AT II receptor antagonists
Candesartan Dose Initially 4– 8mg/ 24h PO up to max 32mg/ 24h PO
Irbesartan Dose Initially 75– 50mg/ 24h PO up to max 300mg/ 24h PO
Losartan Dose Initially 25– 50mg/ 24h PO up to max 00mg/ 24h PO
Valsartan Dose Initially 80mg/ 24h PO up to max 320mg/ 24h PO
AtenololSee beta- blockers. Atorvastatin $ HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. See statins. Atropine; bradycardia $ Anticholinergic. Dose 500micrograms/
STAT IV every 3– 5min; max 3mg/ 24h
IndicationBradycardia CI Glaucoma,
myasthenia gravis, pyloric stenosis, prostatic enlargement Down’s syndrome, GORD
SE Transient bradycardia, antimuscarinic ef-
fects (constipation, urinary urgency and retention, pupil dilatation/ loss of accommodation, dry mouth).
Bactroban
®
$ Antibacterial. See mupirocin.
Beclometasone $ Corticosteroid. Dose 200– 400micrograms/ 2h
INH
IndicationChronic asthma (step 2 BTS guidelines)Caution TBSEOral
candidiasis, hoarse voice, paradoxical bronchospasm (rare) preparations/ devices are not interchangeable and should be prescribed by brandname.
Bendroumethiazide $ Thiazide diuretic. Dose Oedema 5– 0mg/
alternate days PO; hypertension trolyte imbalance (especially dK
Hypertension 2.5mg/ 24h PO Indication Oedema,
CautionDM, gout, SLE SEDehydration, hypotension, elec-
+
)Interaction ilithium levels and NSAIDs
decrease eect.
Caution
InfoDierent
Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) $ Beta- lactam. Dose 0.6– .2g/
6h IV (max 4.8g/ 24h in divided doses) throat, endocarditis lergy
SEDiarrhoeaInteractionDecrease eects of oral contraceptive pill,
CI Penicillin allergy Caution History of al-
Indication Infection; skin,
allopurinol increases risk ofrash.
Beta- blockers Dose See Table5.8 Indications Generic indications in-
clude: hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, thyrotoxicosis, anxiety, migraine prophylaxis, benign essen­tial tremor; topically for glaucoma
Caution Pregnancy, breastfeeding,
avoid abrupt withdrawal especially in patients with IHD (risk of re­bound iHR/ iBP), st- degree AV block, DM (may mask symptoms dglucose), COPD
CI Asthma, uncontrolled heart failure, marked
bradycardia, dBP, 2nd/ 3rd- degree AV block, severe peripheral arterial disease
SE Bradycardia, hypotension (especially postural), heart failure,
bronchospasm, conduction disorders, peripheral vasoconstriction, headache, fatigue, sleep disturbance (often nightmares, insomnia), im­potence
Info The cardioselective β- blockers (Table5.8) have less eect
on β
receptors but are not cardiospecic and bronchoconstriction can
2
still occur in susceptible patients. Water- soluble β- blockers (atenolol, nadolol, sotalol) are excreted by the kidneys and a dose reduction is often necessary in renal impairment; these are also less likely to cause sleep disturbance and nightmares.
Table5.8 β- blockers. Doses show initial dose range fortreatment ofhypertension, doses vary withindication; consultBNF
Cardioselective
Atenolol
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol
Non- cardioselective
Carvedilol
Labetalol
Propranolol
Sotalol Used onl y to treat arrhythmias. Only commence after seeking
Timolol Used predominantly as eye drops for the treatment of
Dose 25– 50mg/ 24h PO (00mg/ 24h max); also available IV
Dose 5– 0mg/ 24h PO (20mg/ 24h max)
Dose 50– 00mg/ 24h PO (400mg/ 24h max); also available IV
Dose 2.5mg/ 24h PO (max 50mg/ 24h in divided doses)
Dose 00mg/ 2h PO (max 2.4g/ 24h in divided doses); also
available IV
Dose 40– 80mg/ 2h PO, increase weekly (max 320mg/ 24h in
divided doses)
expertadvice
Dose 40mg/ 2h PO (usual maintenance dose 80– 60mg/ 2h
PO); also available IV
glaucoma; case reports exist of this resulting in systemic eects
187PHARMACOPOEIA
188 CHAPTER 5 Pharmacopoeia
Betamethasone creamSee topical corticosteroid. Bezabrate $ Fibrate. Dose 200mg/ 8h PO; modied- release pre-
parations available, check BNF to diet and other measures
Indication Hyperlipidaemias unresponsive
CI Hypoalbuminaemia, primary biliary cir-
rhosis, gall bladder disease, nephrotic syndrome, pregnancy and breast­feeding
Caution Renal impairment (see BNF for reduced dosing), hepatic
impairment, hypothyroidism
SEGI disturbance, anorexia, cholestasis.
BisoprololSee beta- blockers.
Bowel cleansing preparations (eg Klean-Prep®, MoviPrep®, Picolax®, etc) $ Laxative. Dose Consult BNF or local guideline
Indications Prior to surgery, colonoscopy, or radiological examination CI Bowel obstruction, toxic megacolon Caution Elderly, children, dehy-
dration
SEN+V, abdominal pain and distension, dehydration, electrolyte
disturbance
Info These agents should not be used in the treatment of
constipation (see also laxatives).
Bricanyl
Buccastem
®
$ β2 agonist. See terbutaline.
®
See antiemetics (phenothiazine).
Budesonide $ Corticosteroid. Dose 00– 800micrograms/ 2h INH;
– 2mg/ 2h NEB TB
SEOral candidiasis, hoarse voice, paradoxical bronchospasm (rare).
IndicationChronic asthma (step 2 BTS guidelines) Caution
Bumetanide $ Loop diuretic. Dose Typically 500micrograms–
2mg /24h dK Hypotension (dK betes 
Indication Oedema (LVF, pulmonary oedema) CI Severe
+
and dNa+, hypovolaemia, acute renal impairment Caution
+
SE GI disturbance, hypotension, electrolyte disturbances
, dNa+, dMg2+, metabolic alkalosis), can exacerbate gout and dia-
InteractionIncreases toxicity of gentamicin, digoxin, NSAIDsInfo As
for all loop diuretics, high doses can cause tinnitus and deafness. Higher doses may be needed in chronic renal impairment.
Bupropion $ Treatment of nicotine dependence. Dose Commence
– 2wk before target smoking cessation date, initially 50mg/ 24h PO for 6d, then 50mg/ 2h PO (max single dose 50mg; max total daily dose 300mg)
Indication Smoking cessation CI Acute alcohol or benzo-
diazepine withdrawal, severe hepatic cirrhosis, CNS tumour, history of seizures
Caution Hepatic impairment, renal impairment, pregnancy and
breastfeeding
SE Dry mouth, GI disturbances, taste disturbance, agita-
tion, anxiety.
Buscopan
Calcichew®/ Calcichew® D Calcium carbonate $ Calcium salt. Dose See BNF Indication
Osteoporosis, dCa History of renal stones, sarcoid, renal impairment
®
$ Antimuscarinic. See hyoscine butylbromide.
$ Calcium salt. See calcium carbonate.
3
2+
2+
CI iCa
(urine/ serum), eg malignancy Caution
SE GI disturbance,
dHR, arrhythmias.
Calcium- channel blockers $ Dihydropyridines. Dose See
Table 5.9
Indications iBP, prophylaxis of angina CI Unstable an-
gina, cardiogenic shock, signicant aortic stenosis, acute por­phyria
Caution Pregnancy, breastfeeding, heart failure SE Abdominal
pain, N+V, ushing, palpitations, dBP, oedema, headache, sleep dis­turbance, fatigue
Info The dihydropyridines relax smooth muscle and
dilate both coronary and peripheral arteries. Nimodipine preferentially acts upon cerebral vascular smooth muscle and is used in the preven­tion and treatment of ischaemic neurological decits following aneur­ysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Table5.9 Calcium- channel blockers (dihydropyridines)
Amlodipine Dose Initially 5mg/ 24h PO up to max 0mg/ 24h PO
Felodipine Dose Initially 5mg/ 24h PO up to max 0– 20mg/ 24h PO
Nifedipine Dose Depends upon preparation. Always specify specic brand
Nimodipine Dose 60mg/ 4h PO starting within 4d of subarachnoid
for modied- release (MR) preparations; consult BNF
haemorrhage and continue for 2d; IV preparation available, consult BNF
Calcium- channel blockers $ Verapamil, diltiazem. Dose See
Table 5.0 used in the management of tachyarrhythmias
Indications iBP, prophylaxis of angina; verapamil is also
CI Left ventricular
failure, bradycardia, 2nd- or 3rd- degree AV dissociation, sick sinus syndrome
Caution Pregnancy, patients taking β- blockers or other nega-
tively chronotropic drugs, st- degree AV dissociation, acute phase of MI
SE Bradycardia, dBP, heart block, dizziness, ushing, headache, oe-
dema, GI disturbance
Interactions Unlike the dihydropyridines, diltiazem
and verapamil are negatively chronotropic and inotropic and should not generally be used in conjunction with β- blockers or other negatively chronotropicdrugs.
Table5.0 Calcium- channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem)
Diltiazem Dose Depends upon preparation; consult. Always specify specic
Verapamil Dose Typically 40– 20mg/ 8h PO for SVT; 80– 20mg/ 8h PO for
brand for MR preparations; consult BNF
angina prophylaxis; 80– 60mg/ 8h PO for iBP; 5– 0mg over 5min IV with ECG monitoring for treatment of acute SVT (seek senior help before giving IV inotropes/ chronotropes)
189PHARMACOPOEIA
190 CHAPTER 5 Pharmacopoeia
Calcium chloride $ Calciumsalt. Dose0mL of 0%; give mL/ min
IV
Indication Emergency management of dCa2+CI iCa2+Caution History
of renal stones, sarcoid, renal impairment
SE Peripheral vasodilatation,
dBP, injection- site reactions; more irritant than calcium gluconate.
Calcium gluconate $ Calciumsalt. Dose 10mL of 10% for dCa2
30mL of 10% for iK agement of dCa coid, renal impairment
+
; give over 3min IV Indication Emergency man-
2+
, iK+ CI iCa
2+
Caution History of renal stones, sar-
SE Peripheral vasodilatation, dBP, injection- site
reactions.
Calcium Resonium
parations also available (see BNF)
®
$ Calcium salt. Dose 5g/ 6– 8h PO; PR pre-
Indication iK
+
(mild to moderate)
CautionPregnancy, breastfeedingSEGI disturbanceInfoMonitorK
®
Calpol
$ Simple analgesic. See paracetamol.
CanagliozinSeeSGLT2 inhibitors.
CandesartanSee AT II antagonists.
Canesten
®
$ Imidazole antifungal. See clotrimazole.
CaptoprilSeeACEi. Carbamazepine $ Antiepileptic. Dose Initially 00mg/ 2h PO;
Increase To max 2g/ 24h in divided doses; PR preparations available
(see BNF) pain, eg trigeminal neuralgia (see BNF for dosing)
Indication Antiepileptic; generalized tonic– clonic, chronic
CI AV conduc-
tion abnormalities, history of bone marrow depression, acute por­phyria
Caution Pregnancy, breastfeeding, cardiac disease, Hong Kong
Chinese/ Thai origin, history of skin conditions
SEN+V, dizziness, drow-
siness, headache, ataxia, visual disturbance, cytopenias, hepatic dysfunc­tion, skin disorders
Monitoring carbamazepine
Interaction Enzyme inducer.
Random sample 20– 50micromol/ L (4– 2mg/ L)
2
Toxic >50micromol/ L (>2mg/ L)
Carbimazole $ Antithyroid. Dose Initially 5– 40mg/ 24h PO; Once
5– 5mg/ 24h PO as maintenance dose usually given for 2–
euthyroid
8mth
Indication Hyperthyroidism CI Severe blood disorders Caution
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hepatic impairment
SE N+V, pruritus, rash,
agranulocytosis.
CarvedilolSee beta- blockers.
CefaclorSee cephalosporin.
CefalexinSee cephalosporin.
CefotaximeSee cephalosporin.
CefradineSee cephalosporin.
CeftazidimeSee cephalosporin.
CeftriaxoneSee cephalosporin.
CefuroximeSee cephalosporin.
+
,
+
.
Celecoxib $ NSAID/ COX2 inhibitor. Dose 00– 200mg/ 2h PO (max
400mg/ 24h in divided doses) rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis NSAID
Caution Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hepatic impairment, renal impair-
ment
SEGI disturbance/ bleeding, headache, dizzinessInteractionDecreases
IndicationPain and inammation; osteoarthritis,
CIIHD, CVD, HF, allergy to any
eects of antihypertensives, increases toxicity of methotrexate, increased risk of renal impairment with ACEi, AT II antagonists, or ciclosporin.
Cephalosporin DoseSee Table5.Indications Infections (with known
or suspected antimicrobial sensitivity—consult local guidelines), sur­gical prophylaxis, other prophylaxis
Caution Not known to be harmful
in pregnancy, present in breast milk in low concentration; 0.5– 6.5% of patients who are penicillin- allergic will display allergy to cephalosporins as cephalosporins contain a beta- lactam ring as do the penicillins and carbapenems dominal discomfort, headache, allergic reactions
SEDiarrhoea (rarely antibiotic- associated colitis), N+V, ab-
Info Cephalosporins are
among the antibiotics which are most likely to result in Clostridium dicile diarrhoea, the others being quinolones and clindamycin. As with all anti­biotics, it is important to consult local guidelines as infectious agents have dierent susceptibilities depending upon geographical location.
Cetirizine $ H
antagonist. See antihistamine.
Table5. Cephalosporins (consult local guidelines)
First generation
Cefalexin Dose 500mg (250– 500mg) 8h PO Indications UTIs, respiratory tract
Cefradine
Second generation
Cefuroxime
Third generation
Cefotaxime
Ceftriaxone
Ceftazidime
infections, otitis media, sinusitis, skin and soft tissue infections
Dose 500mg (250– 500mg) 6h PO Indications surgical prophylaxis
but generally not used widely now
Dose 750mg (750– 500mg) 8h IV, 500mg (250– 500mg) 2h PO; Indications Gram- positive and Gram- negative bacteria; surgical
prophylaxis
Dose g (– 2g) 2h IV Indications better Gram- negative activity,
but poorer coverage against Gram- positive bacteria than cefuroxime; penetrates the CSF
Dose g (– 4g) 24h IV Indications better Gram- negative activity,
but poorer coverage against Gram- positive bacteria than cefuroxime; penetrates the CSF
Dose g (– 2g) 8h IV or 2g/ 2h IV; Indications better Gram-
negative activity, but poorer coverage against Gram- positive bacteria than cefuroxime; good activity against Pseudomonas
191PHARMACOPOEIA
Chloramphenicol; eye drops $ Antibiotic. Dose drop 0.5%/ 2h
TOP; reduce frequency as infection is controlled. Continue for 48h after symptoms resolve surgery
SE Transient stinging.
Indication Conjunctivitis, corneal abrasions, post eye
192 CHAPTER 5 Pharmacopoeia
Chlordiazepoxide $ Benzodiazepine.
alcohol withdrawal treatment/ prophylaxis
Dose
See Table5.2
Caution
Indications
Acute
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver disease, renal impairment, respiratory disease (sleep apnoea, respiratory failure), reduce dose in the elderly, avoid abrupt withdrawal depression, drowsiness, confusion, ataxia, amnesia, dependence
SE
Respiratory
Info
Symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal tend to occur 2– 48h after the last alcoholic drink and usually subside 5– 7d after the last drink. A reducing dose of chlordiaz­epoxide acts as a surrogate CNS depressant (which is the eect alcohol has upon the CNS) and it is uncommon for physical symptoms of withdrawal to present if patients are treated with this sort of regimen; always consider vitamin supplementation in these patients (E p. 98); consult local guidelines.
Table5.2 Chlordiazepoxide regimen foralcohol withdrawal (local guidelines may dier fromthis suggested regimen)
Day  20mg/ 6h PO Day 4 0mg/ 8h PO Day 7 5mg/ 2h PO
Day 2 20mg/ 8h PO Day 5 5mg/ 6h PO Day 8 STOP
Day 3 0mg/ 6h PO Day 6 5mg/ 8h PO
Chlorhexidine $ Antiseptic. IndicationSkin preparation prior to sur-
gery or other invasive procedures (eg vascular access, spinal/ epidural anaesthesia), surgical hand scrub, oral hygiene, antiseptic lubricant (eg
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Hibitane other body cavities
Chlorphenamine $ H Cimetidine $ Antihistamine (H
)CI Avoid contact with eyes, brain, meninges, middle ear and
SESensitivity, mucosal irritation.
antagonist See antihistamine.
antagonist). See ranitidine.
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Ciprooxacin $ Quinolone. Dose500– 750mg/ 2h PO; 400mg/ 2h IV
Indication Infections: GI, respiratory, urinary CI Pregnancy, breastfeeding,
allergy to quinolones threshold), adolescents/ children, renal impairment tendonitis (including tendon rupture)
CautionMyasthenia gravis, seizures (reduced seizure
SE N+V, diarrhoea,
Interaction NSAIDs increase risk
of seizure, increase levels of theophyllines, increase nephrotoxicity of ciclosporin, increase eect of warfarin.
Citalopram $ Selective serotonin re- uptake inhibitor. Dose 20mg/
24h PO (max 40mg/ 24h) mania, QT interval prolongation disease, DM
InteractionMAOI within2wk.
SE GI disturbance, anorexia, weight loss, dNa
IndicationDepression, panic disorderCI Active
Caution Pregnancy, epilepsy, cardiac
+
, agitation
Clarithromycin $ Macrolide antibiotic. Dose 250– 500mg/ 2h PO/
IV
Indication Atypical pneumonias, Helicobacterpylori CI AllergyCautionPregn
ancy, breastfeeding, hepatic or renal impairment, concomitant use with statins
SEGI upset, irritant toveins.
Clindamycin $ Antibiotic. Dose50– 450mg/ 6h PO; up to 4.8g/ 24h
IV in 2– 4 doses for life- threatening infections (consult BNF)
Indication
Gram- positive cocci and anaerobes; osteomyelitis, intra- abdominal infections, MRSA phyria
SE GI disturbance, antibiotic- associated colitis (namely C.di ),
CI Diarrhoea Caution Breastfeeding, acute por-
hepatotoxicity, arthralgia; discontinue drug if patient develops new onset diarrhoea
InteractionIncreases neuromuscular blockade.