Zambia National Formulary (ZNF 5th ed) 2013

Zambia National Formulary, 2013. — 188 p.The formulary contains information about essential and rational medicines available on the Zambia Essential Medicines List (ZEML). The indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects and dosages are provided.The fifth edition of the Zambia National Formulary seeks to provide a list of drugs suitable for use in Zambia together with essential information about their use. The drug selection has been based on the proven efficacy and potential availability.Arrangement of Information
The main text consists of classified notes and preparations. These have been divided into chapters according to a particular system of the body or an aspect of medical care. Chapters are further divided into sections which were necessary, have introductory notes for health care providers who include doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other heath professionals. This information is intended to facilitate the selection of
appropriate treatment. Drug monographs and details of relevant preparations follow the notes.
Guidance an Prescribing and Prescription Writing
This part of the formulary contains information on prescription writing, prescribing for children and the elderly, advice on promoting compliance, drug stability, storage conditions and the VEN classification system for setting procurement and stocking priorities
Drug Name – Appears under approved name or non-proprietary title on the International Nonproprietary name (INN)
Presentation Indicates the dosage form in which the drug is prescribed. Indications Gives details of the indications for the use of the drug Caution Highlights precaution required. May include counselling of patient on how to take the medication. Contra –Indications Any contra indications to the use of the drug are specified. Side Effects Gives details of common and more serious side effects.
General Treatment of Poisoning
This chapter deals with the management of all cases of poisoning or suspected poisoning when first seen in the home through referral to a
health facility.
Appendixes And Indexes
The appendixes include information on immunisation schedules, drug interactions, haematological and clinical chemistry reference values for children, adults and during pregnancy, thyroid and reproductive hormones reference levels, additives to intravenous (I.V.) fluids and drugs in pregnancy.