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The Injectable MedicinesGuide Website“Medusa”Medicines InformationDoncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHSFTLarissa ClaybournApril 2020Content of The Injectable MedicinesGuide Website The Injectable Medicines Guide website contains monographs whichdescribe the most appropriate Method of Preparation and Administration of medicines administered bythe Intravenous Route with the exception of Cytotoxics The website is managed and administrated by Pharmacists at ImperialCollege Healthcare Trust. Monographs are produced and updated by NHS Pharmacists throughoutthe UK in accordance with standard writing guidelines. All paediatric monographs are reviewed by a Pharmacist from theNeonatal and Paediatric Pharmacist Group (NPPG). All new and updated monographs are checked for accuracy and clarity bya regional Medicines Information Centre.1
Purpose: reducing risk associated with injectable medicinesAccess to the Injectable Medicines Guide Via the Medusa link in the Clinical Systems folder on all Desktopsof PC’s and COW devices.2
Ward staff login (if prompted):Username – DBHWARDPassword – bronze03 Select route of administration from left handmenu3
Select the drug- type name of the drug in the search bar and click ‘go’.- the drug/list of drugs will appear in the medicines index dropdown box.- select from the list and click ‘show monograph’Further infohereExample monograph4
Information in the Monographs Medicine name Presentation of medicine Compatibility Informationuseful in clinical practice Method of administration Special handling precautions Instructions for reconstitution Other comments e.g. storagerecommendations Displacement value Instructions for dilution andsuitable diluent Flushing Adverse effects and suggestedmonitoring Sodium content Osmolarity / Osmolality pH Risk rating LinksTrainingFormal training cannot be provided at this time.If you require any further assistance in using theMedusa Injectable Medicines Guide, please contact amember of the Pharmacy team, who will be happy toassist you.5
- the drug/list of drugs will appear in the medicines index dropdown box. . Compatibility Information useful in clinical practice Special handling precautions Other comments e.g. storage recommendations Sodium content Osmolarity / Osmolality pH Risk rating Links Training Formal training cannot be provided at this time. If you require any further assistance in using .
