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All of the Important Information!
- 1 – The Generic Name of the Drug with tallMAN Lettering (where appropriate): tallMAN lettering is special labeling from The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) for look-a-like drug names. It is used on drug labels and electronic drug orders to help prevent medical errors.
- 1(a) – Look-alike / Sound-alike Drug Names: The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) identifies drugs that have a high error rate involving confusion of drugs with similar names. (appears when appropriate)
- 2 – Approved Indications: Identifies common uses for the drug.
- 3 – Hazardous: Indicates whether a drug has been designated a hazardous compound by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).
- 4 – High Alert: Identifies drugs which the Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) has listed as requiring greater attention from the worker to prevent medical errors that may injure the patient.
- 5 – Pediatric Dose: Lists the published PALS dosing for the drug.
- 6 – Adult Dose: Lists the published ACLS dosing for the drug.
- 7 – Common Adverse Effects: A list of commonly seen adverse effects in patients
- 8 – Precautions: Identifies factors that should influence the decision to use a medication or its dosing.
- 9 – Important Notes: Lists important information about the medication.
- 10 – Contraindications: A list of reasons that a drug should NOT be used in a specific patient.
- 11 – Duration: The published length of time that a drug should be effective for its use.
- 12 – Onset: Indicates the time period before the beneficial effects of a drug begin to occur.
