The milliequivalent is the amount, in milligrams, of a solute equal to 1/1000 of its gram-equivalent weight. Milliequivalent (mEq), is commonly used by clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, and manufacturers to express the concentration of electrolytes in solution. Conversion of concentrations in the form of milliequivalent to concentrations in percentage strength, milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL) or…
Here is the list of common drug suffix for NAPLEX preparation: -pril: ACE Inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril) -lol: Beta Blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol) -dipine: Calcium Channel Blockers (amlodipine, nifedipine) -sartan: Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers (losartan, valsartan) -actone: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (spironolactone, aldactone) -thiazide: Thiazide Diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) -statin: Antilipidemics (atorvastatin, simvastatin) -ase: Thrombolytics (streptokinase, alteplase) -cycline: Tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline)…
The below list is evaluated based on current scientific knowledge of these drugs, and are currently believed to be safe to use during the nursing period. Generic Name – Primary Uses Acyclovir – Antiviral medicine Azithromycin – Antibiotic Aztreonam – Antibiotic Acetazolamide – Diuretic Acetoaminophen – Antipyretic and analgesic drug/ Fever reducer and Pain…
The basic drug doses calculation formula listed below can be used for most drug dosage calculations. These calculations are necessary when a doctor orders a particular desired dose of medication and the medication you have available on hand is in the form of mass/tablet or mass/volume. Desired Over Have Formula Method A basic formula or…
In pharmacy practice a pharmacist occasionally needs to be reduce or enlarge formulas of a pharmaceutical preparation. Reducing a formula involves calculating the amount of each ingredient to be used to make a smaller amount than the original formula. While enlarging a formula involves calculating the amount of each ingredient to make a larger amount…
As per FDA, pregnancy categories are: Category A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). Category B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are…