Clinical responsibility for the choice, dose, route & frequency of any medication is always with the prescribing clinician. The authors of the Wellington ICU Drug Manual are not responsible for any errors that may arise from the use of these resources.
Paediatric drugs are stated as weight-based dosing except where specifically noted. Some drugs are not recommended for use in children and this is indicated accordingly. More information on paediatric dosing or specific treatment protocols can be found at the excellent free online Starship Clinical Guidelines, accessible below.
DermNet is New Zealand's free online expert dermatological resource. It contains information to help identify cutaneous drug reactions and more serious Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions that may be life threatening. The site can be searched using the button below.
Toxinz is the online portal for the New Zealand National Poisons Centre. It contains detailed information on the toxicology of all medications, drugs and substances and management of their overdose. Access is free from all NZ public hospitals.
Individual data sheets for all medicines approved by the NZ Medicines & Medical Devices Safety Authority can be accessed from the link below.
The NZ Formulary is a free searchable database of all prescription medicines available in New Zealand, categorised by system. It is accessible from the button below.
The NZ Formulary for Children is the free paediatric-specific database of prescription drugs available in NZ. It is accessible from the button below.
Metric units are used throughout the drug manual including temperature (stated in degrees Celsius/Centigrade).
Dosage is stated for adults with normal renal and hepatic function unless otherwise specified.
The following abbreviations are used:
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IV
Simdax
IV
Dobutamine
IV: ...
IV, IM, SC, Nebulised, Endotracheal
Adrenaline mini-jet, EpiPen, Anapen, Epinephrine