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Routes of Drug Administration
In this guide, we summarise the most common routes used to administer drugs, the advantages and disadvantages of each drug route and examples of dosage forms that are used to deliver the active drug to the intended site of action in the body.
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Equivalent Dose & Drug Conversions / Transfers / Switching
This section features links to a wide range of clinical resources on equivalent doses and conversions for opioids, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, corticosteroids and more.
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Secondary Causes of Hypertension
Secondary hypertension is hypertension due to an identifiable cause, which may be treatable with an intervention specific to the cause;…
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Continuing, Stopping or Starting Drug Therapy During COVID-19
The table below serves as an aid for doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who may have questions around what drug therapy should be stopped or continued during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
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Sulfonylureas: Site of Action, Pharmacokinetics & Dose Conversion
This clinical pharmacology summary on sulfonylureas focuses on the pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic properties and how to switch/transfer between sulfonylurea drugs.
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Drugs Undergoing Extensive First-Pass Metabolism
Some drugs that are administered via the oral route undergo extensive first-pass metabolism before reaching the systemic circulation. This first-pass…
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Potency of Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Beta-Blockers)
This table lists the beta-1 blockade potency ratios for beta-adrenergic receptor blockers. These ratios are compared to propranolol, which has…
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Pharmacological / Pharmacokinetic Properties of Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Beta-Blockers)
The table below shows the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties of beta-blockers. We have also compiled another table on the potency…
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Potency of Topical Corticosteroids (USA Classification)
Class Potency Generic Name and Strength Brand Name and Formulation Class 1 Super Potent Augmented Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Diprolene Ointment…
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Potency of Topical Corticosteroids (UK Classification)
Class Potency Generic Name and Strength Brand Name and Formulation Class I Very Potent Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Dermovate Cream /…
Clinical Pharmacology & Drug Therapy
This category on clinical pharmacology/drug therapy will cover various topics such as drugs and their mechanism of actions, prescribing medicines, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and adverse drug reactions. Explore resources like study notes, clinical tables, drug information guides and prescribing content for medical students, foundation doctors, pharmacy students, pharmacists, nursing students and nurses.