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 – DEA Schedule:Identifies if a drug is classified as a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). If it is, the schedule is indicated.
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 recommended dose for pediatric patients without other mitigating health conditions.
6 – Hazardous:Indicates whether a drug has been designated a hazardous compound by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).
7 – Common Adverse Effects:A list of commonly seen adverse effects in patients.
8 – Adult Dose: Lists the published dose for adult patients without other mitigating health conditions
9 – Precautions: Identifies factors that should influence the decision to use a medication, or its dosing.
10 – Important Notes: Lists important information about the medication.
11 – Contraindications:A list of reasons that a drug should NOT be used in a specific patient.
12 – Onset of Action:Indicates the time period before the beneficial effects of a drug begin to occur.
13 – Pregnancy: Identifies whether a drug is considered safe to use in pregnant patients.
