The Renal Drug Handbook

Welcome to the third edition of The Renal Drug Handbook. The information contained in this book has been compiled from a wide range of sources and from the clinical experience of the editorial board of the UK Renal Pharmacy Group, all of whom are involved in the pharmaceutical care ofrenally-impaired patients. As such, some of the information contained in the monographs may not be in accordance with the licensed indications or use of the drug. The Handbook aims to: ● provide healthcare professionals with a single reference of easily retrievable, practical information relating to drug use, sourced from the practical experience of renal units throughout the UK. By referring to the monographs, the user is guided in how to prescribe, prepare and administer the drug with due regard to potentially serious drug interactions and to any renal replacement therapy the patient may be undergoing ● provide a practice-based review of drug utilisation in renal units across the UK indicating, where app...