Contents
Preface
How PCF is constructed
Getting the most out of PCF
The use of medicinal products beyond (off-label) and without (unauthorized) marketing authorization
Drug names
Abbreviations
Part 1 Drug Monographs
1 Gastro-intestinal system Antacids Antimuscarinics Prokinetics H2-receptor antagonists Proton pump inhibitors Loperamide Laxatives Products for haemorrhoids Pancreatin
2 Cardiovascular system Furosemide Spironolactone Systemic local anaesthetics *Clonidine Glyceryl trinitrate Nifedipine Anticoagulants Haemostatics
3 Respiratory system Bronchodilators Inhaled corticosteroids Oxygen Drugs for cough
4 Central nervous system Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs Melatonin Antipsychotics Antidepressants *Psychostimulants *Cannabinoids Anti-emetics Anti-epileptics
5 Analgesics Principles of use of analgesics Adjuvant analgesics Paracetamol Nefopam Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Weak opioids Strong opioids Opioid antagonists (therapeutic target within the CNS) Opioid antagonists (therapeutic target outside the CNS)
6 Infections Antibacterials in palliative care Oral candidosis Metronidazole Rifampicin Urinary tract infections Cellulitis in a lymphoedematous limb Clostridium difficile infection
7 Endocrine system and immunomodulation Bisphosphonates Systemic corticosteroids Demeclocycline Desmopressin Drugs for diabetes mellitus *Octreotide Progestogens Danazol *Thalidomide
8 Urinary tract disorders Tamsulosin Oxybutynin Methenamine hippurate Catheter patency solutions Discoloured urine
9 Nutrition and blood Anaemia Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Phytomenadione (vitamin K1) Potassium Magnesium Zinc
10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases Depot corticosteroid injections Rubefacients and other topical products Skeletal muscle relaxants
11 Ear, nose and oropharynx Mouthwashes Artificial saliva Pilocarpine Drugs for oral inflammation and ulceration Cerumenolytics
12 Skin Emollients Topical antipruritics Barrier products
13 Anaesthesia *Ketamine *Propofol
Part 2 Prescribing in palliative care
14 Prescribing in palliative care
15 Anticipatory prescribing in the community
16 Prescribing in children
17 Renal impairment
18 Hepatic impairment
19 Variability in response to drugs
20 Prolongation of the QT interval in palliative care
21 Drug-induced movement disorders
22 Drugs and fitness to drive
23 Taking controlled and prescription drugs to other countries
24 Obtaining specials
25 Management of postoperative pain in opioid-dependent patients
26 Drugs for pruritus
27 Oral nutritional supplements
Part 3 Routes of administration
28 Drug administration to patients with swallowing difficulties or enteral feeding tubes
29 Continuous subcutaneous drug infusions
30 Transdermal patches
31 Nebulized drugs
32 Spinal analgesia
Appendices
A1 Anaphylaxis
A2 Opioid dose conversion ratios
A3 Compatibility charts
Indexes
Drugs
Topics
