Peds Rx is a handy pediatric formulary calculator for Palm OS handhelds. It contains over 160 commonly used drugs. (Actual drugs, not trade name and generic equivilants) It contains over 540 different dosing regimens for those drugs. Drug dosing regiments are listed. The program calculates doses based on both the patients weight and the dosing interval. It gives you actual divided doses based on weight. This avoids tedious calculations and the chance for calculation error. Drug formulations are listed to aid the clinician in choosing the proper drug form. It also decreases call backs from pharmacies for incorrectly written prescriptions. The formulary contains both pediatric and adult dosing and can be used for patients from neonatal to adult.
Drug Search Screen This screen shows the formulary search index. Users may locate drugs by scrolling through the medications, or searching for drugs by their generic, or more commonly recognized trade names.
Drug
Detail
This screen shows the drug detail. It contains most of the prescribing information, making it fast and convenient to use. A selector allows you to choose the appropriate dosing regiment for your particular patient. Pregnancy, lactation, and renal dosing guidelines are listed, and defined. A keypad and lb <-> kg converter speed patient weight entry. The daily dosing regiment and the calculated weight based dose are listed side by side for comparison and verification. Formulations are listed for the appropiate regiment selected (IV vs PO). A notes link provides more information. (See below) The calculator multiplies weight by dose and divides by frequency. Users must pay attention to maximum doses listed, and not give doses greater than the maximum or listed adult doses, unless otherwise noted.
Notes This screen shows additional information about dosing instructions or drug interactions. It is not meant to provide comprehensive information about any drug, but does provide useful information.
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