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About Canadian Drug Guide Physicians

Canadian version, based on 17th print ed. 5,000 trade & generic drugs. 150 drug classifications. 700 built-in dosage calculators. 1200+ Audio pronunciations. 1400+ drug monographs.

DESCRIPTION
SAFETY FIRST!
Davis’s Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians ®, 17 Edition plus 2021 updates, delivers all of the information you need to administer medications safely across the lifespan—well-organized monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs—along with the Canadian-specific information you want.
NEW IN THIS UPDATE :

- NEW! Added 22 New Monographs.
- NEW! 415 updated Monographs.
- NEW! Added 2 New Indices – BEERS, REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy).

BONUS!
FREE DIGITAL ACCESS
One-year subscription to Davis’s Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians ® via WebView - Skyscape's online tool. You’ll have access to over 1,400 monographs from your desktop, laptop, or any mobile device with a web browser.

LIFE-SAVING GUIDANCE…AT A GLANCE
- Canadian-specific content
- Full monographs on drugs approved for use in Canada that are not FDA-approved for use in the US.
- Additional Canadian trade names for many US-approved generic drugs; identified by a maple leaf icon.
- A summary of the similarities and differences between pharmaceutical practices in the US and Canada.
- Canadian Advisory Board of clinicians, educators, and students.


Highlights :
- Audio pronunciations for almost 890 generic drugs
- Over 700 built-in drug dosing calculation tools. Simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step without needing to switch to a separate drug dosing program.


Comprehensive coverage on over 1,400 drug monographs including more than:
- 5,000 trade and generic drugs as well as expanded coverage of herbal products
- 150 drug classifications, both therapeutic and pharmacologic (if available)
- 500 commonly used combination drugs, including the dosage amount of the active generic ingredient
- Most complete life-span drug dosing considerations for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients


Completely updated with expanded coverage on vulnerable populations including:
- New indications and dosing recommendations for top 100 pediatric drugs
- Pediatric, geriatric, and OB medication administration considerations
- A complete immunization schedule
- Special techniques for administering medications to children
- Oral rehydration solutions
- Drugs and breast feeding
- List of drugs associated with increased number of falls in the elderly


More High Alert Coverage and Patient Safety Information than any other drug guide including:
- Special highlights to identify High Alert Medications with high risks for patient injury and information throughout the monograph that explain what the nurse can do to ensure patient safety
- "Do not confuse with" and "Do not crush, break, or chew" caution statements highlighted to support safe practice
- Information on how to prevent administration errors, detect dosing and dispensing errors, and detect or prevent adverse drug reactions (ADR)s.
- Explanations on how to administer medication safely by all routes – including signs and symptoms for toxicity and overdose, safe handling tips and how to educate patients for safe medication use in the home


Plus new integrated dosing calculators - Now, with over 700 built in weight-based drug dosing calculation tools, simply review a drug, calculate the dose and administer all in a single step.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What is Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians?

Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians is a comprehensive drug guide specifically designed for healthcare professionals in Canada. It provides information on thousands of trade and generic drugs, drug classifications, dosage calculators, and audio pronunciations.

What is included in the 2021 update of Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians?

The 2021 update of Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians includes 22 new drug monographs, updates to 415 existing monographs, and the addition of two new indices - BEERS and REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy).

Is digital access included with Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians?

Yes, a one-year subscription to Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians is included, providing digital access via WebView - Skyscape's online tool. This allows users to access over 1,400 monographs from desktops, laptops, or any mobile device with a web browser.

What are some features specific to the Canadian version of Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians?

The Canadian version includes Canadian-specific content, full monographs on drugs approved for use in Canada that may not be FDA-approved in the US, additional Canadian trade names for many US-approved generic drugs, and a summary of the similarities and differences between pharmaceutical practices in the US and Canada. It also has a Canadian Advisory Board consisting of clinicians, educators, and students.

What additional features are included in Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians?

Some additional features of Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians include audio pronunciations for nearly 890 generic drugs, over 700 built-in drug dosing calculation tools, and comprehensive coverage of over 1,400 drug monographs, including trade and generic drugs, herbal products, and therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications. It also provides dosing considerations for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

Does Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians cover specific patient populations?

Yes, Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians includes expanded coverage on vulnerable populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and OB patients. It has new indications and dosing recommendations for the top 100 pediatric drugs, medication administration considerations, a complete immunization schedule, special techniques for administering medications to children, information on drugs and breastfeeding, and a list of drugs associated with an increased risk of falls in the elderly.

Does Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians prioritize patient safety?

Yes, Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians provides more high alert coverage and patient safety information than any other drug guide. It identifies high alert medications with high risks for patient injury and offers guidance on preventing administration errors, detecting dosing and dispensing errors, and preventing adverse drug reactions. It also includes instructions on safe medication administration by all routes, signs and symptoms of toxicity and overdose, safe handling tips, and patient education for safe medication use in the home.

Are there integrated dosing calculators in Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians?

Yes, Davis's Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians now includes over 700 built-in weight-based drug dosing calculation tools. This allows healthcare professionals to review a drug, calculate the dose based on the patient's weight, and administer the medication all in a single step.
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