Table 2 Medication-related queries directed to the clinical pharmacist
Drug | Query | Directed by |
|---|---|---|
Ferrup (Brand of ferrous sulphate) | What are the dosage forms available in Sri Lanka? | Intern house officers |
Folic acid | What are the strengths of the tablets available? | Intern house officers |
Tetracycline | What are the possible side effects? | Nurse |
Ceftriaxone | What is the best cephalosporin to replace ceftriaxone when therapy is changed to oral administration? | Intern house officers |
Ferrous sulphate | What is the usual frequency? | Intern house officers |
Rifaximin | What is the indication? | Medical student |
Ciprofloxacin | What is the strength of the oral formulation? | Intern house officers |
Amifru (Brand of frusemide + amiloride) | What is the generic equivalent? | Intern house officers |
Co-trimoxazole | What is the dose? | Intern house officers |
Erythromycin | Can this be prescribed for children? | Medical student |
Stematil (Prochlrperazine) | What is the generic equivalent? | Nurse |
Aspirin | What is the efficacy of enteric coated aspirin in preventing gastric irritation | Medical student |
Carticare (Brand of glucosamine) | What is the generic equivalent? | Intern house officers |
Paraffin cream | What is the indication? | Nurse |
Imuran (Brand of azathioprine) | What is the generic equivalent? | Nurse |
Insulin | How to use an insulin pen | Medical student |
Tamiflu (Brand of oseltamivir) | What is the generic equivalent? | Intern house officers |