Bulk drug calculations for different types of active moieties and drugs require different calculations and labeling. Performing calculations for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and ...

Drug calculations is a very hard course for many nursing students. A specially made computer game, developed in Norway, is set to help them pass a vitally important exam. Drug calculations is a very ...

The emergence of MRSA, dubbed a ‘superbug’ due to its resistance to many antibiotic drugs, has resulted in the glycopeptide antibiotic Vancomycin being commonly prescribed for patients in hospital.

Technology has taken over some of the most tedious tasks in healthcare, much to the relief of overworked clinicians—but that doesn’t mean these new software programs should be treated as infallible.

Methylprednisolone is a generic prescription oral tablet used for certain inflammatory and autoimmune conditions in adults and some children. Dosage of this medication varies depending on the ...

Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) is a prescription drug that’s used to prevent serious infection from chemotherapy for certain cancers and treat radiation sickness. The drug comes as a liquid solution for ...

The prescribed dosage for cephalexin may depend on a person’s individual treatment plan. Other factors, including your specific diagnosis, medical history, and body weight, may affect your dosage of ...

Winners have emerged from this year’s National Drug Dosage Calculation Competition for Nurses (NDDCCN). The competition, according to organisers, is geared towards improving best practice in ...

Dosages for Lyrica vary based on the condition being treated, but range from 150 milligrams (mg) to 600 mg daily for adults. It’s important to follow the dosage your doctor prescribes. Missed doses or ...