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.
