Creatinine Clearance, IBW, Dosing Weight, BSA Calculator 
From RPhWorld. Calculates creatinine clearance using umol/L as well as mg/dL as creatinine unit. Weight and height can be entered in conventional or SI. Height is optional for creatinine clearance calculation. Body Surface Area (BSA) can be calculated by various way: Dubois, Mosteller, Haycock, Gehan/George and Boyd.
Added on: 10-Nov-2005 Hits: 22668
Category: Calculators / Formulas / Clinical Tools/
Opioid Analgesic Dosage Conversion Chart
Compiled by a hospital pharmacist affiliated with VA Medical Center, Michigan. Equianalgesic dosage charts.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 17940
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Drugs.com - Drug Interactions Checker
Multi-drugs interaction checker. Results displayed in concise manner.
Added on: 07-Mar-2003 Hits: 14605
Category: Drug Interaction/
Drug Prescribing in Renal Failure: Dosing Guidelines for Adults
Fourth Edition. Aronoff GR, Berns JS, Brier ME, Golper TA, Morrison G, Singer I, Swan SK, Bennett WM. American College of Physicians. Philadelphia. 1999
The online edition of this book provides dosing guidelines for adult drug prescriptions in renal failure. Information is provided on drugs within the classes of: analgesics, antihypertensives, cardiovascular agents, microbial agents, sedatives and hypnotics, neuroleptics, and more.
Added on: 10-Mar-2004 Hits: 14443
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
Drug Comparison Charts
Formulary by Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre. Contains useful clinical informations in chart forms such as Nebulized Medication Compatibility, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker - Comparison, Systemic Corticosteroids - Comparison, and more.
Added on: 31-Mar-2004 Hits: 13347
Category: Drug Comparison Charts/
Dialysis of Drugs 2008
By Curtis A. Johnson. This widely-utilized reference provides concise, easy-to-use information on the dialyzability of drugs in patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Added on: 25-Jun-2004 Hits: 13193
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
Narcotic Equivalence Converter
From MedCalc. Calculator to covert the dose of narcotic A to the dose of narcotic B.
Added on: 30-Sep-2005 Hits: 13003
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Corticosteroid Conversion Calculator
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 12781
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
ACEI and ARB Conversion and Therapeutic Equivalency
From Wayne State University School of Medicine
Added on: 21-Jan-2006 Hits: 12307
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Drug Drug and Drug Food Interactions
From AidsMeds.com. Comprehensive drug interaction database. Very similar to Drug Interaction Facts and Comparisons. Performs multi-drugs check.
Added on: 12-Mar-2004 Hits: 10424
Category: Drug Interaction/
Interpretation of Lab Results
Interpretation of Lab Results Compiled by a hospital pharmacist affiliated with VA Medical Center, Michigan.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 10151
Category: Lab, Medical Tests & Interpretations/
Common Lab Values
Common Lab Values Compiled by a hospital pharmacist affiliated with VA Medical Center, Michigan.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 10107
Category: Lab, Medical Tests & Interpretations/
Calculators - GlobalRPh
Added on: 19-Jan-2003 Hits: 9160
Category: Calculators / Formulas / Clinical Tools/
Opioid Anagesic Dosage Converter
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 9115
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Pediatric Dosing Guidelines - Neonatology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Formulary for neonates, with dosing guidelines by gestational age and weight and references.
Added on: 11-Mar-2004 Hits: 8995
Category: Drug Use in Pediatrics & Neonates/
Abbreviated List of Medications That Should Not Be Crushed
Written by pharmacists from The University of Iowa based on article by John F. Mitchell, PharmD.
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 8678
Category: Crush/With Foods/Empty Stomach?/
PowerPak C.E. - Free pharmacy continuing education
Power-Pak C.E's online CE lessons are available at no charge for pharmacists, technicians, nurses and physicians. Programmes include on-line grading, instant statement of credits, and on-line test histories.
Added on: 16-Jan-2003 Hits: 8457
Category: Pharmacist Continuing Education/
Drug Allergies
Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Detailed analysis of Analphylaxis versus Anaphylactoid Reactions,
Multivalency and Haptenization, Factors That Increase the Risk of Allergic Reaction, Evaluation of Drug Allergy,
Drug Desensitization, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Sulfa Drugs and NSAIDS hypersensitivity.
Added on: 02-May-2004 Hits: 8417
Category: Allergy / Reactivity / Cross Sensitivity/
Pharmaceutical Solution Dilution Calculator
From RPhWorld, This calculator calculates the volume of stock solutions and water needed to make a desired concentration of final concentration of up to 4 component chemicals. It is based on the basic formula for concentration and volume determination: C1V1 = C2V2. Therefore, this calculator works for any concentration and volume units PROVIDED that these units are consistent.
Added on: 17-Sep-2006 Hits: 8107
Category: Calculators / Formulas / Clinical Tools/
Pediatric Dosing Chart and Calculator
Compiled by David Brown, PharmD, BCPS from Emery Eastside Medical Center. Built in calculator automatically calculates the dosing range based on entered weight. Dosing recommendations taken from Pediatric Dosage Handbook. 9th ed by Taketomo CK et al.
Added on: 08-Jul-2008 Hits: 7845
Category: Drug Use in Pediatrics & Neonates/
Syringe Compatibility of Parenteral Drugs
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Parenteral Drug Therapy Manual
Added on: 19-Apr-2004 Hits: 7708
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Converting from IV to Oral Medications
From Drugs & Therapy Bulletin, SHANDS at the University of Florida.
Added on: 24-Oct-2005 Hits: 7682
Category: Route / Formulation Coversion/
Lab Test and Interpretations
Lab Test and Interpretations Comprehensive database of lab tests including information from procedures to interpretation
Added on: 28-Mar-2004 Hits: 7603
Category: Lab, Medical Tests & Interpretations/
MedCalc Online Clinical Calculators
Excellent tool. Has just about everything needed including Vancomycin and Gentamicin dosing.
Added on: 19-Jun-2005 Hits: 7538
Category: Calculators / Formulas / Clinical Tools/
Renal Impairment - WHO Model Formulary
World Health Organization. A comprehensive list of drugs to be avoided or used with caution in renal impairment.
Added on: 02-Apr-2004 Hits: 7361
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
Drug Removal by Dialysis - U of Michigan
A table compiled by the University of Michigan. It provides a generic listing of drug names and whether or not they can be removed by dialysis, or if supplemental dosing would be required in conjunction with dialysis (table compiled in a Word document).
Added on: 10-Mar-2004 Hits: 7290
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
Corticosteroid Dose Converter
From MedCalc. Calculator to covert the dose of steroid A to the dose of steroid B.
Added on: 30-Sep-2005 Hits: 7101
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Drug Information Datasheets
Government of New Zealand Information for Health Professionals. Contains detailed prescribing information on a specific product.
Added on: 05-Apr-2004 Hits: 6940
Category: Drug Information Database/
Cardiology Agents IV to PO Conversion
From NIH (National Institute of Health) Clinical Center. IV drugs include: Digoxin, Diltiazem, Enalaprilat, Hydralazine, Labetalol, Methyldopa, Metoprolol, Nicardipine, Procainamide, Quinidine, Verapamil.
Added on: 30-Oct-2005 Hits: 6813
Category: Route / Formulation Coversion/
Adult critical care medications for continuous IV infusion
From University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago(UIMCC) Department of Hospital Pharmacy. Include information on approved standard medication infusion concentrations and dilutions, appropriate diluent, appropriate dosing/administration rate, maximum administration rate, maximum concentration, appropriate IV line administration (central vs peripheral) and compatibility information for commonly used critical care medications.
Added on: 22-Aug-2006 Hits: 6567
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Pregnancy - WHO Model Formulary
Appendix 2.
World Health Organization. A comprehensive list of drugs and whether they are safe or unsafe in pregnancy.
Added on: 02-Apr-2004 Hits: 6449
Category: Drug in Pregnancy & Lactation/
Oral Dosage Forms that Should not be Crushed
List of oral dosage that should not be crushed. U. of Illinois Hospital Pharmacy Services
Added on: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 6403
Category: Crush/With Foods/Empty Stomach?/
RxFiles - Drug Charts and Comparison
Canadian pharmacists-run site. Well researched, up-to-dated and concise comparisons of drugs within therapeutic classes presented in easy to read charts. Most classes of drugs are represented. Excellent resources.
Added on: 10-Mar-2004 Hits: 6364
Category: Drug Comparison Charts/
Comprehensive list of oral dosage forms that should not be crushed
Updated "Do Not Crush" List. From John F. Mitchell, Medication Safety Coordinator, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers and ISMP
Added on: 22-Aug-2006 Hits: 6360
Category: Crush/With Foods/Empty Stomach?/
Sdrivers - Drug Compatibility Database
Sdrivers is a database of drug combinations that may be considered for use by continuous subcutaneous infusion (i.e. via a syringe driver).
Added on: 13-Mar-2004 Hits: 6231
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Intravenous Dilution Standards - GlobalRPh
Compiled by a hospital pharmacist affiliated with VA Medical Center, Michigan. Info on standard dilution, stability, common dosage, as well as renal dosing of IV medications.
Added on: 31-Mar-2004 Hits: 6050
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Corticosteroids (Systemic) Potency
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 5993
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Oncology Tools - Dose Calculator
From FDA. This calculator will convert a dose in mg/kg or mg/m2 to a total dose. It will also indicate the equivalent dose for several species of animals. The method to convert a dose from one species to another is to set the dose in mg/m2 the same.
Added on: 30-Sep-2005 Hits: 5927
Category: Calculators / Formulas / Clinical Tools/
Intravenous-to-Oral Switch Therapy
From e-Medicine.
Added on: 02-May-2004 Hits: 5852
Category: Route / Formulation Coversion/
Drug Therapy in Pediatrics
From Contemporary Pediatrics
Added on: 14-Mar-2005 Hits: 5759
Category: Drug Use in Pediatrics & Neonates/
Cytochrome P450 Drug Interactions
Developed by the Indiana University Department of Medicine.
Added on: 07-Mar-2003 Hits: 5726
Category: Drug Interaction/
HSC Recipes for Manufacturing Common Oral Formulations
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
Added on: 28-Mar-2004 Hits: 5699
Category: Compounding & IV Ad/
Vancomycin Dosing and Pharmacokinetics
From MedCalc. Provides dosing information and pharmacokinetic parameters when patients weight, height, age, sex and Creatinine level are entered.
Added on: 30-Sep-2005 Hits: 5580
Category: Calculators / Formulas / Clinical Tools/
RxList Drug Information
US site. Comprehensive drug information database similar to Physician Desk Reference. Contains results from clinical trials that have been conducted on the drug that lead to its indications.
Added on: 10-Mar-2004 Hits: 5504
Category: Drug Information Database/
Cardiac drugs non-formulary conversion
From University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Pharmacy Services. ACEIs, ARBs, Nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, statins
Added on: 24-Oct-2005 Hits: 5434
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Pocket Pediatrics
Pediatric dosing guideline written by a pharmacist. Most drugs are covered including OTC ones. Searcheable by both drugs and indications.
Added on: 22-Aug-2005 Hits: 5329
Category: Drug Use in Pediatrics & Neonates/
Compounding Formula
From Compounding Today. Library of over 850 formula articles in PDF format. Need a paid subscription.
Added on: 24-Oct-2005 Hits: 5266
Category: Compounding & IV Ad/
Glucocorticoid Systemic Equivalencies
From University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Pharmacy Services
Added on: 24-Oct-2005 Hits: 5245
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Interpretation of Lab Test Profiles
Interpretation of Lab Test Profiles Written by an MD from American Board of Pathology
Added on: 17-Jul-2005 Hits: 5209
Category: Lab, Medical Tests & Interpretations/
Common Medical Abbreviations
From GlobalRPh.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 5153
Category: Dictionaries & Abbreviations/
Techniques & Procedures for Extemporaneous Compounding
Published by Paddocklabs, a specialized pharmaceutical company in Minnesota. Covers nonsterile and sterile, traditional and high technology compounding techniques and procedures.
Added on: 28-Mar-2004 Hits: 5142
Category: Compounding & IV Ad/
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Conversion Table
From University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Pharmacy Services
Added on: 24-Oct-2005 Hits: 5083
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Creatinine Clearance Dosage Adjustment for Varying Degrees of Renal Dysfunction of Common Drugs
By University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Pharmacy Services
Added on: 27-Mar-2005 Hits: 5036
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
GUIDE TO POISONOUS AND TOXIC PLANTS
From US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Added on: 05-Oct-2005 Hits: 4966
Category: Poison Control & Toxicology/
Micromedex Drug Information for Professionals
US site. Offered by Drugs.com. Registration is FREE but required to use the drug information database from Micromedex. Need to use the Search function to find drug AND select "PDR Professional Information" for drug information from Micromedex. Otherwise, the drug info will be that for consumers from Multum database. Pill identification, drug interaction checker, latest drug news, and FDA drug alerts are other main features of this site.
Added on: 01-May-2004 Hits: 4963
Category: Drug Information Database/
Endocrine Agents IV to PO Conversion
From NIH (National Institute of Health) Clinical Center. IV drugs include: Levothyroxine, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone.
Added on: 30-Oct-2005 Hits: 4952
Category: Route / Formulation Coversion/
Opioid Analgesics Potency
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 4714
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
ICU Meds Intravenous Drip Rate Calculator
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan. Weight-based calculation dosage and drip rate of common IV medications used in ICU and ER.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 4670
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Automatic Therapeutic Substitution Dosage Conversion Guidelines
The University of Kansas Medical Center, Pharmacy. Include therapeutic interchanges for ACE INHIBITORS, ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS, ANTIDIARRHEAL AGENTS, ANTIDEPRESSANT AGENTS, BETA BLOCKERS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS, HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS, H2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS, INSULIN - ANALOG, INTRANASAL CORTICOSTEROIDS, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARINS, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARINS, MEGESTEROL ACETATE, NICOTINE PATCHES, NSAIDS, OPHTHALMIC AGENTS, PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS - ORAL,INTRAVENOUS, SECOND-GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINES, SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS, URINARY ANTICHOLINERGICS, TOPICAL ANESTHETIC THROAT SPRAY, URSODIOL, VALACYCLOVIR.
Added on: 21-Nov-2008 Hits: 4556
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Drug Digest (Multicheck)
drug information and drug interaction checker
Added on: 10-Mar-2004 Hits: 4526
Category: Drug Interaction/
Antibiotic Dosing in Renal Impairment
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Guidelines for Antibiotic Use
Added on: 17-Apr-2004 Hits: 4462
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
Aminoglycoside Dosing
From RxKinetics. Includes Hartform Nomogram, Urban and Craig Nomogram, and Consensus ODA Nomogram.
Added on: 17-Apr-2004 Hits: 4443
Category: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Dosing/
Benzodiazepines Potency
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 4398
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Compounding Exercise
Excellent resources from School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The exercises are organized around two topics; more traditional pharmaceutical science laboratory exercises, and more contemporary pharmaceutical compounding laboratories.
Added on: 19-Apr-2004 Hits: 4393
Category: Compounding & IV Ad/
Drugs.com - Pill Identifier
A programme that can help match size, shape, colour of US medications to their correct identities, and then lead to a detailed description in the drugs database.
Added on: 12-Jan-2003 Hits: 4372
Category: Drug Availability & Identification/Drug Identification
FreeCE.com
Site for free CE programmes for health professionals. All programmes include on-line testing, grading and certificate completion if passing grade is achieved. If a free programme is not available, link is made to a similar programme offered for a nominal fee.
Added on: 16-Jan-2003 Hits: 4361
Category: Pharmacist Continuing Education/
Common Antidote Chart
Common Antidote Chart From California Poison Control System
Added on: 05-Oct-2005 Hits: 4359
Category: Poison Control & Toxicology/
Sulfonamide Cross-Sensitivity Reactions
Sulfonamide Cross-Sensitivity Reactions. Written by a pharmacist from the University of Iowa Virutal Hospital. Sulfonamide Antimicrobials, Sulfonamide-Derivatives
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 4289
Category: Allergy / Reactivity / Cross Sensitivity/
Corticosteroid (Topical) Potency
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre Formulary
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 3987
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online This site has been designed as a public resource where people can find up-to-date lab testing information vital to the understanding and management of their health, or the health of someone close to them. The focus is very specific to clinical lab tests and the topics that relate to them. Topics provided include: test descriptions, conditions, screening guides, news, articles, and info. about the lab.
Added on: 29-Jan-2003 Hits: 3959
Category: Lab, Medical Tests & Interpretations/
Aminoglycoside/Vancomycin Adjustment Dosing
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan. Based on Pre and Post level obtained and desired levels of these.
Added on: 26-Apr-2004 Hits: 3860
Category: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Dosing/
IV Dilution Guide
Compiled by David Brown, PharmD, BCPS from Emery Eastside Medical Center. Contains information on dilution, stability, duration of infusion as well as link to dosing calculators.
Added on: 08-Jul-2008 Hits: 3852
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Massachusetts General Hospital Intravenous Medication Reference
Concise reference containing information on the drug's action, Indications, Precautions and Side Effects, Allergic reaction and Administration Guidelines. ICU IV med guidelines and several general wards med guidelines
Added on: 18-Jun-2005 Hits: 3841
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
The Drug Monitor - Renal Pharmacology
Added on: 27-Mar-2004 Hits: 3835
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
Compounding (Alligation) Calculator
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan.
Added on: 26-Apr-2004 Hits: 3806
Category: Compounding & IV Ad/
Systemic Glucocorticoids Comparison
From e-Medicine. Include EQUIVALENT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DOSE, EQUIVALENT MINERALOCORTICOID ACTIVITY and DURATION of various corticosteroids.
Added on: 30-Sep-2005 Hits: 3789
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Intravenous Drip Rate Calculator
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan. Weight-based calculation of dosage and drip rate of common IV medications.
Added on: 26-Apr-2004 Hits: 3781
Category: Parenteral Therapy/
Opioid Anagesic (Fentanyl Patch) Dosing Determination
By a clinical pharmacist affiliated from VA Medical Center, Michigan.
Added on: 25-Apr-2004 Hits: 3746
Category: Therapeutic Interchange & Potency Conversion/
Drugs in breast milk - Quick reference guide
Excellent resources by NHS, UK
Added on: 04-Apr-2004 Hits: 3722
Category: Drug in Pregnancy & Lactation/
Pediatric Laboratory Results
Pediatric Laboratory Results The University of Iowa
Added on: 23-Apr-2004 Hits: 3704
Category: Lab, Medical Tests & Interpretations/
Paediatric pharmacy — drug therapy
Hospital Pharmacist. General discussion of the pediatric issues (e.g. altered pharmacokinetics) affecting drug therapy in pediatric patients
Added on: 02-May-2004 Hits: 3660
Category: Drug Use in Pediatrics & Neonates/
Overview of Medication Errors in Pharmacy Practice
CE from Pharmacy Times
Added on: 18-Jun-2005 Hits: 3658
Category: Medication Error/
Guidelines for Antibiotic Therapy 2009 Edition
Guidelines for Antibiotic Therapy 2009 Edition Official guideline at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Added on: 17-Apr-2004 Hits: 3568
Category: Antimicrobial Manuals/
Compounded Sterile Preparations
US Pharmacist
Added on: 17-May-2004 Hits: 3550
Category: Compounding & IV Ad/
Peritoneal Dialysis 2003: A Guide to Medication Use
By NPA (Neprology Pharmacy Associates). This booklet provides information about many aspects of drug use in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Text and tables provide reference about pharmacokinetic principles in PD, stability of medication additives to PD solutions and dosing of antibiotics for peritonitis and exit site infections. In addition, reference is provided for intraperitoneal administration of medications intended for a systemic effect.
Added on: 25-Jun-2004 Hits: 3533
Category: Renal Insufficiency & Dialysis/
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