BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019

tubular acidosis.rhabdomyolysis.severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs).urine abnormal ▶Frequency not knownSudden unexplained ...

OverdoseFor details on the management of poisoning, see Active elimination techniques, under Emergency treatment of poisoning p. ...

lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from s ...

arbitrary and often vary between individuals. However, plasma drug concentrations may be measured in children with worsening sei ...

Patients being treated for epilepsy may need to be maintained on a specific manufacturer’s branded or generic oral clonazepam pr ...

lDIRECTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION ▶With intravenous useDiazepam is adsorbed by plastics of infusion bags and giving sets. Emulsion ...

Induction of anaesthesia ▶BY SLOW INTRAVENOUS INJECTION ▶Neonate:Initially up to 2 mg/kg, then 1 mg/kg, repeated if necessary; m ...

lSIDE-EFFECTS GENERAL SIDE-EFFECTS ▶Common or very commonApnoea.asthenia.coma. disinhibition.euphoric mood.extrapyramidal sympto ...

Sedation of patient receiving intensive care ▶INITIALLY BY SLOW INTRAVENOUS INJECTION ▶Child 6 months–11 years:Initially 50 – 20 ...

lNATIONAL FUNDING/ACCESS DECISIONS EPISTATUS OROMUCOSAL SOLUTION Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) Decisions TheScottish Medic ...

Modified-release methylphenidate hydrochloride p. 227 preparations are preferred in children because of their pharmacokinetic pr ...

accepted for restricted use, within its licensed indications, for treating patients who are unable to swallow capsules. lMEDICIN ...

DELMOSART®PROLONGED-RELEASE TABLETDysphagia (dose form not appropriate).restricted gastro-intestinal lumen (dose form not approp ...

Modified-release capsule CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 25 ▶Equasym XL(Shire Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Methylphenidate hydrochloride ...

Tablet ▶Dexamfetamine sulfate (Non-proprietary) Dexamfetamine sulfate 5 mgDexamfetamine 5 mg tablets| 28 tabletP£ 24. 75 DT = £ ...

SYMPATHOMIMETICS›ALPHA 2 -ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS Guanfacine 26-May-2016 lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Attention deficit hyperactivity dis ...

2.2 Bipolar disorder and mania Mania and hypomania 08-Jun-2018 Overview Antimanic drugs are used to control acute attacks and to ...

disorders.muscle weakness.myasthenia gravis.nausea. neoplasms.nystagmus.peripheral neuropathy. peripheral oedema.polydipsia.poly ...

CAMCOLIT®MODIFIED-RELEASE TABLET Treatment of mania|Treatment of bipolar disorder| Treatment of recurrent depression|Treatment o ...

2.3 Depression Antidepressant drugs Overview Depression in children should be managed by an appropriate specialist and treatment ...