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Contents
- Chapter Summaries
- 1.0 Gastro intestinal System
- 1.1 Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- 1.2 Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility
- 1.3 Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants
- 1.4 Acute diarrhoea
- 1.5 Chronic bowel disorders
- 1.6 Laxatives
- 1.7 Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders
- 1.9 Drugs affecting intestinal secretions
- 2.0 Cardiovascular System
- 2.1 Positive inotropic drugs
- 2.2 Diuretics
- 2.3 Anti-arrhythmic drugs
- 2.4 Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- 2.5 Hypertension and heart failure
- 2.6 Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers and other antianginal drugs
- 2.7 Sympathomimetics
- 2.8 Anticoagulants and protamine
- 2.9 Antiplatelet drugs
- 2.10 Stable angina, acute coronary syndromes and fibrinolysis
- 2.11 Antifibrinolytic drugs and haemostatics
- 2.12 Lipid-regulating drugs
- 3.0 Respiratory System
- 4.0 Central Nervous System
- 4.1 Hypnotics and anxiolytics
- 4.2 Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders
- 4.3 Antidepressant drugs
- 4.4 CNS stimulants and drugs used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- 4.5 Drugs used in the treatment of obesity
- 4.6 Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
- 4.7 Analgesics
- 4.8 Antiepileptic drugs
- 4.9 Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- 4.10 Drugs used in substance dependence
- 4.11 Drugs for dementia
- 5.0 Infections (including children)
- 6.0 Endocrine
- 6.1 Drugs used in diabetes
- 6.2 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs and parathyroid disease
- 6.3 Corticosteroids
- 6.4 Sex hormones
- 6.5 Pituitary hormones and anti-oestrogens
- 6.6 Drugs affecting bone metabolism
- 6.7 Other endocrine drugs
- 7.0 Contraception, Gynaecology and Urinary Tract Disorders
- 7.1.1 Primary dysmenorrhoea
- 7.1.2 Heavy menstrual bleeding
- 7.1.3 Endometriosis (previously diagnosed by laparoscopy)
- 7.1.4 Lichen sclerosus
- 7.1.5 Persistent breast pain
- 7.1.6 Premenstrual tension syndrome
- 7.1.7 Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- 7.2 Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
- 7.3 Contraceptives
- 7.4 Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
- 8.0 Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- 9.0 Nutrition and Blood
- Palliative Care
- 10.0 Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- 10.1 Drugs use in rheumatic diseases and gout
- 10.2 Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
- 10.3 Drugs used for the treatment of soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
- 11.0 Eye
- 12.0 Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
- 13.0 Skin
- 13.1 Management of skin conditions
- 13.2 Emollients and barrier preparations
- 13.3. Topical local anaesthetics and antipruretics
- 13.4 Topical corticosteroids
- 13.5 Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
- 13.6 Acne and rosacea
- 13.7 Preparations for warts and calluses
- 13.8 Sunscreens and camouflagers
- 13.9 Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
- 13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations
- 13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents
- 13.12 Antiperspirants
- 14.0 Anaesthesia
- Wound Care Formulary
5.0 Infections (including children)
NB:This is the only section of the NI Formulary which includes prescribing recommendations for children.
Northern Ireland Management of Infection Guidelines for Primary Care in Microguide viewer (external site).
The guidelines are also available as a smartphone/tablet app. Download the free MICROGUIDE app via the app store or google play and select ‘Northern Ireland Primary Care’ when prompted for trust.