▶ Sinusitis (acute), 513
Notifiable diseases, 506
Novofem, 763
Novogel, 1594
NovoMix preparations, 716
NovoPen 4, 723
NovoRapid preparations, 714
NovoSeven, 112
Noxafil, 599
Noxious gases poisoning, 1365
Noyada, 168
Nozinan, 441
Nplate, 1035
NSAID-associated ulcers, 72
NSAIDs in the elderly, 30
NSAIDs, topical, 1156
NSpire PiKo-1, 276
NSpire Pocket Peak, 276
NTBC, see Nitisinone
Nucala, 267
Nucleoside analogues, 621, 626, 633,
637, 1174, 1238
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase
inhibitors, 622, 647
Nucleotide analogues, 623, 628
NU DERM, 1599
Nuelin preparations, 275
Nu-Gel, 1594
Nulbia, 1355
Nulojix, 848
Nurofen preparations, 1142, 1143
Nurse It, 1607
Nurse Prescribers’ Advisory Group, vii
Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary (NPF),
1617
Nu-Seals, 122
Nusinersen, 1125
Nutilis preparations, 1567, 1575
Nutra-E, 1089
Nutraplus, 1228
Nutricrem, 1567
Nutrison preparations, 1558–1562
Nutritional supplements for metabolic
diseases, 1581
Nutritional supplements (non-disease
specific), 1562
Nutrition and metabolic disorders, 1035
Nutrition in special diets, 1077
Nutrition (intravenous), 1071
Nutrition (oral), 1077
Nutrizym preparations, 97
NutropinAq, 749
NuvaRing, 799
Nuwiq, 113
Nystatin, 1219
▶ with benzalkonium chloride,
dimeticone and hydrocortisone, see
Hydrocortisone with benzalkonium
chloride, dimeticone and nystatin
▶ with chlorhexidine, see
Chlorhexidine with nystatin
▶ with chlorhexidine hydrochloride
and hydrocortisone, see
Hydrocortisone with chlorhexidine
hydrochloride and nystatin
▶ with clobetasol propionate and
neomycin sulfate, see Clobetasol
propionate with neomycin sulfate
and nystatin
▶ with clobetasone butyrate and
oxytetracycline, see Clobetasone
butyrate with nystatin and
oxytetracycline
O
Oakmed products, 1606
Obesity, 90
Obeticholic acid, 88
Obinutuzumab, 875
Obstetric and gynaecological surgery,
antibacterial prophylaxis, 509
Obstetrics, 821
▶ Ectopic pregnancy, 822
▶ Mifepristone, 822
▶ Myometrial relaxants, 822
▶ Prostaglandins and oxytocics, 821
BNF 78 Neutrogena preparations – Obstetrics 1653
INDEX
Ocaliva, 89
Occlusal, 1286
Ocrelizumab, 858
Ocrevus, 859
Ocriplasmin, 1193
Octagam, 1292
Octanate LV, 113
OctaplasLG, 115
Octasa MR, 43
Octim, 668
Octreotide, 950
Ocufen, 1178
Ocufresh, 1174
Ocular hypertension, 1179
Ocular local anaesthetics, 1177
Ocular lubricants, 1167
Ocular peri-operative drugs, 1176
Ocu-Lube preparations, 1167, 1169
Ocusan, 1169
Odefsey, 652
ODM5, 1169
Odour absorbent dressings, 1601
Oedema, 225
Oesophageal varices, 90
Oestrogel, 759
Oestrogens, 754, 831, 948
Oestrogens and HRT, 750
Oestrogens combined with
progestogens, 761, 795
Ofcram PR, 124
Ofev, 991
Ofloxacin
▶ Eye, 1173
▶ Infection, 561
Oftaquix, 1172
Oilatum, 1224, 1226
Oilatum junior, 1224, 1226
Oilatum preparations, 1222
Olanzapine, 398
Olanzapine embonate, 404
Olanzapine pamoate, see Olanzapine
embonate
Olaparib, 1005
Olaratumab, 876
Olbetam, 201
Oleax, 1200
Olena, 366
Olive oil, 1200, 1200
Olmesartan medoxomil, 177
▶ with amlodipine, 177
▶ with amlodipine and
hydrochlorothiazide, 177
▶ with hydrochlorothiazide, 178
Olmetec preparations, 177, 178
Olodaterol, 251
▶ with tiotropium, see Tiotropium
with olodaterol
Olopatadine, 1161
Olsalazine sodium, 44
Olumiant, 1105
Omacor, 208
Omalizumab, 267
Ombitasvir with paritaprevir and
ritonavir, 625
Omega 3, 208
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters, 208
Omeprazole, 80
Omicur, 1234
Omnifix, 1609
Omnistrip, 1609
Omnitest 3, 722
Omnitrope preparations, 749
Omri-Hep-B, 1290
Onbrez Breezhaler, 251
On-Call Advanced, 722
Oncaspar, 938
OncoTICE, 958
Ondansetron, 436
Ondemet, 436
One-Alpha, 1083
OneTouch Select Plus, 722
OneTouch Verio, 722
Onexila XL, 467
Ongentys, 413
Onglyza, 695
Onivyde, 928
Onkotrone, 903
Ontruzant, 887
Opatanol, 1161
Opdivo, 875
Ophthalmic herpes simplex, 1174
Ophthalmic Specials, 1158
Opicapone, 413
Opilon, 233
Opiodur, 462
Opioid analgesics, 443, 1340
Opioid analgesics dose equivalence
table, 26
Opioid dependence, 493, 502
Opioid poisoning, 1361
Opioid receptor antagonists, 64, 496,
503, 1369
Opioids, 447, 502, 1343
Opioid toxicity, 1369
Oprymea, 424
OpSite Flexifix Gentle, 1609
OpSite preparations, 1595, 1596
Opsumit, 185
Optho-Lique, 1167
OptiChamber, 276
OptiChamber Diamond, 276, 277
Optic neuropathy, 1192
Opticrom, 1161
OptiFlo preparations, 790, 791
Optilast, 1160
Optimax, 379
Optivate, 113
Optive preparations, 1167, 1169
Oral anticoagulants, 118
Oral bacterial infections, 514
▶ Cephalosporins, 514
▶ Clindamycin, 514
▶ Macrolides, 514
▶ Metronidazole and tinidazole, 514
▶ Penicillins, 514
▶ Tetracyclines, 514
Oraldene, 1211
Oral glucose tolerance tests, 683
Oral hygiene, 1210
Oral Impact preparations, 1596
Oral infections, 32
Oral rehydration salts, 1042
Oral rehydration therapy, 1035
Oral side-effects of drugs, 14
Oral ulceration and inflammation, 1214
Oramorph, 465
Orap, 389
Orencia preparations, 1108
Orfadin, 1067
Organophosphorus toxicity, 1367
Orgran products, 1578, 1579
Orkambi, 294
Orlistat, 92
Orlos, 92
Oropharyngeal bacterial infections,
1217
Oropharyngeal fungal infections, 1218
▶ Angular cheilitis, 1218
▶ Denture stomatitis, 1218
▶ Oropharyngeal candidiasis, 1218
▶ Thrush, 1218
Oropharyngeal infections, antibacterial
therapy, 1217
▶ Abscess (periapical or periodontal),
1217
▶ Gingivitis (acute necrotising
ulcerative), 1217
▶ Pericoronitis, 1217
▶ Periodontitis, 1217
▶ Sore throat (acute), 1217
Oropharyngeal viral infections, 1219
Oropharynx, 1208
Orphacol, 88
Orphenadrine hydrochloride, 411
Ortho-Band Plus, 1613
Orthopaedic surgery, antibacterial
prophylaxis, 508
Oruvail, 1145
Oseltamivir, 662
Oseltamivir in children under 1 year of
age, 661
Osimertinib, 992
Osmanil, 462
Osmohale, 295
Osmolite preparations, 1558, 1562
Osmotic diuretics, 229
Osmotic laxatives, 50, 56, 1055
Ospemifene, 834
Osteoarthritis and soft-tissue disorders,
1091
Osteomyelitis, 513
Osteonecrosis, 641
Osteoporosis, 725
Oteracil with tegafur and gimeracil, see
Tegafur with gimeracil and oteracil
Otex, 1200
Otezla, 1120
Otitis externa, 511, 1194, 1195
Otitis media, 512, 1194
Otomize, 1199
Otosporin, 1199
Otrivine preparations, 1160, 1203
Ovaleap, 745
Overdose, 1362
Ovestin, 833
Ovitrelle, 745
Ovranette, 800
Ovulation stimulants, 766
Oxactin, 366
Oxaliplatin, 922
Oxazepam, 345
Oxcarbazepine, 321
Oxeltra, 467
Oxerutins, 233
Oxervate, 1165
Oxis Turbohaler, 251
Oxpentifylline, see Pentoxifylline
Oxyal, 1170
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride, 1177
1654 Ocaliva – Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride BNF 78
INDEX
Oxybutynin hydrochloride, 778
Oxycodone hydrochloride, 466
▶ with naloxone, 469
OxyContin, 467
Oxygen, 243
▶ Alert card, 243
▶ Ambulatory oxygen therapy, 244
▶ Arrangements for supplying oxygen,
245
▶ Long-term oxygen therapy, 243
▶ Oxygen therapy equipment, 244
▶ Short-burst oxygen therapy, 244
Oxylan, 468
Oxymetholone, 1011
OxyNorm, 468
Oxypro, 468
Oxytetracycline, 567
▶ with clobetasone butyrate and
nystatin, see Clobetasone butyrate
with nystatin and oxytetracycline
▶ with hydrocortisone, see
Hydrocortisone with oxytetracycline
Oxytocin, 823
▶ with ergometrine, see Ergometrine
with oxytocin
Oxytocin receptor antagonists, 825
Ozempic, 701
Ozurdex, 1163
P
Pabal, 824
Pabrinex preparations, 1081
Pacemakers, 35
Paclitaxel, 925
Pain, 25, 442
Pain and inflammation in
musculoskeletal disorders, 1130
Pain control in palliative care, 28
Pain management with opioids in
palliative care, 25
Pain relief, 442
Palbociclib, 992
Palexia preparations, 471
Paliperidone, 400
Palivizumab, 664
Palladone preparations, 462
Palonosetron, 437
▶ with netupitant, 437
Paludrine, 619
Paludrine/Avloclor, 617
Pamidronate disodium, 729
Pamsvax XL, 785
Panadol preparations, 454
Pancrease, 97
Pancreatic enzymes, 96
Pancreatin, 96
Pancreatin preparations, 96
Pancrex, 97, 98
Pancuronium bromide, 1339
Panitaz, 452
Panitumumab, 877
Panobinostat, 936
Pantoprazole, 81
Panzyga, 1292
Papaveretum, 469
▶ with hyoscine hydrobromide, 1344
Paracetamol, 444
▶ with buclizine hydrochloride and
codeine phosphate, 477
▶ with codeine phosphate, see Cocodamol
▶ with dihydrocodeine, see
Dihydrocodeine with paracetamol
▶ with isometheptene, 476
▶ with metoclopramide, 476
▶ with tramadol, see Tramadol with
paracetamol
Paracetamol overdose treatment graph,
1361
Paracetamol poisoning, 1361
Paracetamol toxicity, 1370
Paracodol, 454
Paraffin, yellow, soft, 1168
Paramax, 476
Paramol, 457
Parasiticidal preparations for the skin,
1229
Parasiticides, 1236
Parasitic skin infections, 1236
Parasympathomimetics, 1175, 1183,
1210
Parathyroid hormone, 1046
Parathyroid hormones and analogues,
734, 1046
Paravict, 445
Parecoxib, 1342
Parenteral anticoagulants, 120
▶ Argatroban, 120
▶ Epoprostenol, 120
▶ Fondaparinux, 120
▶ Heparin, 120
▶ Heparin flushes, 120
▶ Heparinoids, 120
▶ Hirudins, 120
▶ Low molecular weight heparins, 120
Parenteral nutrition, 1076
Parenteral nutrition supplements, 1076
Paricalcitol, 1087
Pariet, 82
Paritaprevir with ritonavir and
ombitasvir, see Ombitasvir with
paritaprevir and ritonavir
Parkinson’s disease, 409
Parlodel, 420
Parmid XL, 160
Paroven, 233
Paroxetine, 366
Paroxysmal supraventricular
tachycardia, 100
Parsabiv, 1044
Parvolex, 1371
Pasireotide, 951
Passive immunity, 1287
Patient group direction (PGD), 4
Patiromer calcium, 1056
Pazopanib, 993
Peak flow meters, 236
Peak flow meters: low range, 276
Peak flow meters: standard range, 276
PecFent, 461
Peditrace, 1076
Pegaspargase, 937
Pegasys, 624
Pegfilgrastim, 1031
Peginterferon alfa, 623
Peginterferon beta-1a, 852
Pegvisomant, 747
Pegylated recombinant methionyl
human granulocyte-colony
stimulating factor, see Pegfilgrastim
Peha-haft products, 1610
Pelgraz, 1031
Pelmeg, 1031
Pelvic inflammatory disease, 513
Pembrolizumab, 878
Pemetrexed, 916
Penicillamine, 1093, 1097
Penicillin G, see Benzylpenicillin
sodium
Penicillins, 514, 544
▶ antipseudomonal, 545
▶ antipseudomonal with betalactamase inhibitor, 545
▶ beta-lactamase sensitive, 547
▶ broad-spectrum, 548
▶ broad-spectrum with betalactamase inhibitor, 551
▶ mecillinams, 545
▶ mecillinam-type, 554
▶ penicillinase-resistant, 554
Penicillin V, see
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Pentacarinat, 603
Pentamidine isetionate, 602
Pentasa, 43, 44
Pentazocine, 469
Penthrox, 444
Pentosan polysulfate sodium, 789
Pentostam, 607
Pentostatin, 920
Pentoxifylline, 234
Peppermint oil, 48
Peptac, 83
Peptamen preparations, 1559, 1562
Peptic ulceration, 72
Peptide-based formula, 1559
Peptisorb, 1559
Perampanel, 322
Perative, 1562
Percutol, 220
Perfalgan, 446
Perfan, 195
Performa, 722
Pergolide, 422
Pergoveris, 746
Periactin, 285
Periciazine, see Pericyazine
Pericoronitis, 1217
Pericyazine, 388
Perinal, 95
Perindopril arginine, 171
▶ with indapamide, 171
Perindopril erbumine, 171
Periodontitis, 1214, 1217
Peri-operative analgesia, 1340
▶ Non-opioid analgesics, 1340
▶ Opioid analgesics, 1340
Peri-operative drugs, 1333
Peri-operative sedation, 1345
Perioral lesions, 1241
Periostat, 566
Peripheral vascular disease, 232
Peripheral vasodilators, 181, 233, 820
Peritonitis, 512
Peritonitis: peritoneal dialysisassociated, 512
Perizam, 337
BNF 78 Oxybutynin hydrochloride – Perizam 1655
INDEX
Perjeta, 881
PermaFoam products, 1600
Permethrin, 1237
Permitabs, 1276
Peroxides, 1269
Peroxyl, 1212
Perspiration, 1264
Pertussis, antibacterial prophylaxis, 507
Pertussis vaccine, 1304
▶ with diphtheria, haemophilus
influenzae type B vaccine,
poliomyelitis and tetanus, see
Diphtheria with haemophilus
influenzae type b vaccine, pertussis,
poliomyelitis and tetanus
▶ with diphtheria, poliomyelitis
vaccine and tetanus, see Diphtheria
with pertussis, poliomyelitis vaccine
and tetanus
▶ with diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis
B, poliomyelitis and haemophilus
influenzae type b vaccine, see
Diphtheria with tetanus, pertussis,
hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and
haemophilus influenzae type b
vaccine
Pertuzumab, 880
Pesticide poisoning, 1365
Pethidine hydrochloride, 470
Petyme MR, 785
Pevanti, 680
Pevaryl preparations, 1232
Phaeochromocytoma, 143
Pharmacokinetic enhancers, 661
Pharmapore-PU products, 1596
Pharmorubicin, 902
Pheburane, 1069
Phenelzine, 362
Phenergan, 287
Phenindione, 140
Phenobarbital, 335
Phenobarbitone, see Phenobarbital
Phenol, 95
▶ with Glycerol and magnesium
sulphate, see Glycerol with
magnesium sulfate and phenol
Phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride, 181
Phenoxymethylpenicillin, 548
Phentolamine mesilate, 181
▶ with aviptadil, see Aviptadil with
phentolamine mesilate
Phenylalanine50, 1584
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
▶ Cardiovascular system, 189
▶ Eye, 1175
▶ Genito-urinary system, 819
▶ with lidocaine, see Lidocaine with
phenylephrine
▶ with lidocaine and tropicamide, see
Tropicamide with phenylephrine
and lidocaine
▶ with tropicamide, 1176
Phenylketonuria, 1077, 1584
Phenytoin, 323
Phlexy preparations, 1584, 1585
Pholcodine, 296
Phorpain, 1143
Phosex, 1053
Phosphate, 1055
Phosphate binders, 1053
Phosphate-binding agents, 1052
Phosphate imbalance, 1052
Phosphate Sandoz, 1055
Phosphate supplements, 1052
Phosphodiesterase type-3 inhibitors,
195
Phosphodiesterase type-4 inhibitors,
271, 1119
Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors,
812
Phosphorylated glycosylated
recombinant human
deoxyribonuclease 1 (rhDNase), see
Dornase alfa
Photodamage, 1281
Photodynamic therapy responsive
malignancy, 963
Photofrin, 963
Photosensitisers, 963, 1191
Phyllocontin Continus, 274
Physeptone, 503
Physical debridement pads, 1607
Physiotens, 146
Physiotulle products, 1598, 1604
Phytomenadione, 1089
Pibrentasvir with glecaprevir, see
Glecaprevir with pibrentasvir
Picato, 1282
Picolax, 53
Pifeltro, 644
Pilocarpine
▶ Eye, 1183
▶ Oropharynx, 1210
Pilocarpine nitrate, 1184
Pimecrolimus, 1255
Pimozide, 388
Pindolol, 150
Pinexel PR, 785
Pioglitazone, 710
▶ with metformin, 711
Piperacillin with tazobactam, 545
Piperaquine phosphate with artenimol,
see Artenimol with piperaquine
phosphate
Piperaquine tetraphosphate with
dihydroartemisinin, see Artenimol
with piperaquine phosphate
Piperazine derivatives, 211
Pipexus, 424
Piracetam, 406
Pirfenidone, 298
Piriton, 284
Piroxicam, 1149
Pitolisant, 491
Pityriasis versicolor, 1229
Pivmecillinam hydrochloride, 554
Pixantrone, 904
Pixuvri, 904
Pizotifen, 474
PK Aid 4, 1585
PK Foods products, 1579, 1580
PKU preparations, 1585, 1586
Plant alkaloids, 483, 920, 1120, 1283
Plasma products, 114, 1047
Plasma substitutes, 1048
Platelet disorders, 1031
▶ Essential thrombocythaemia, 1032
▶ Idiopathic thrombocytopenic
purpura, 1031
Platinum compounds, 921
Plavix, 124
Plegridy, 852
Plenachol, 1085
Plenadren, 677
Plendil, 160
Plenvu preparations, 51
Plerixafor, 1031
Pletal, 233
Pneumococcal infection in asplenia or
in patients with sickle-cell disease,
antibacterial prophylaxis, 507
Pneumococcal polysaccharide
conjugate vaccine (adsorbed), 1316
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine,
1316
Pneumococcal vaccine, 1304
Pneumocystis pneumonia, 601
Pneumonia possibly caused by atypical
pathogens, 516
Pneumovax preparations, 1317
Pocket Chamber, 277
Podophyllotoxin, 1284
Podophyllotoxin derivatives, 923
Poisoning, emergency treatment, 1359
▶ Alcohol, acute intoxication, 1360
▶ Antidepressant poisoning, 1363
▶ Antimalarial poisoning, 1363
▶ Antipsychotic poisoning, 1363
▶ Aspirin poisoning, 1360
▶ Benzodiazepine poisoning, 1363
▶ Beta blockers poisoning, 1363
▶ Blood pressure, 1359
▶ Body temperature, 1360
▶ Calcium-channel blockers
poisoning, 1364
▶ Convulsions during poisoning, 1360
▶ CS Spray poisoning, 1365
▶ Cyanide poisoning, 1365
▶ Ethylene glycol and methanol
poisoning, 1365
▶ Heart, 1359
▶ Heavy metal poisoning, 1365
▶ Iron salts poisoning, 1364
▶ Lithium poisoning, 1364
▶ Methaemoglobinaemia, 1360
▶ Nerve agent poisoning, 1365
▶ Noxious gases poisoning, 1365
▶ Opioid poisoning, 1361
▶ Paracetamol poisoning, 1361
▶ Pesticide poisoning, 1365
▶ Poison removal and elimination,
1360
▶ Respiration, 1359
▶ Snake bites and animal stings, 1365
▶ Stimulant-drug poisoning, 1364
▶ Theophylline poisoning, 1364
Poliomyelitis vaccine, 1305
▶ with diphtheria and tetanus vaccine,
see Diphtheria with poliomyelitis
and tetanus vaccine
▶ with diphtheria, haemophilus
influenzae type b vaccine, pertussis
and tetanus, see Diphtheria with
haemophilus influenzae type b
vaccine, pertussis, poliomyelitis and
tetanus
▶ with diphtheria, pertussis and
tetanus, see Diphtheria with
pertussis, poliomyelitis vaccine and
tetanus
1656 Perjeta – Poliomyelitis vaccine BNF 78
INDEX
▶ with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis,
hepatitis B and haemophilus
influenzae type b vaccine, see
Diphtheria with tetanus, pertussis,
hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and
haemophilus influenzae type b
vaccine
Politid XL, 370
Pollenase preparations, 284
Pollinex preparations, 288, 289
Polyacrylic acid, see Carbomers
Polycal, 1570
Polyene antifungals, 592, 593, 1219
Polyethylene glycols, see Macrogol 3350
with anhydrous sodium sulfate,
ascorbic acid, potassium chloride,
sodium ascorbate and sodium
chloride
Polyethylene glycol with hydroxypropyl
guar and propylene glycol, see
Hydroxypropyl guar with
polyethylene glycol and propylene
glycol
Polyfield dressing packs, 1607
PolyMem products, 1600, 1604
Polymyxin B sulfate
▶ with dexamethasone, hypromellose
and neomycin, see Dexamethasone
with hypromellose, neomycin and
polymyxin B sulfate
▶ with neomycin and hydrocortisone,
see Hydrocortisone with neomycin
and polymyxin B sulfate
Polymyxins, 556, 1231
Polyskin Products, 1595
Polytar preparations, 1254
Polyurethane Foam Dressing, 1599
Polyvinyl alcohol, 1168
Pomalidomide, 961
Pompe disease, 1067
Ponatinib, 994
Ponstan, 1146
Porfimer sodium, 963
Porphyrias, see Acute porphyria
Portrazza, 873
Posaconazole, 598
Posterior pituitary hormones, 666
Post-exposure prophylaxis, 1293
Postoperative nausea and vomiting, 429
Post-operative pain and inflammation,
1176
Postpartum haemorrhage, 824
Potaba, 1080
Potactasol, 928
Potassium, 1038, 1057
Potassium aminobenzoate, 1080
Potassium bicarbonate
▶ with potassium acid tartrate, 1057
▶ with potassium chloride, see
Potassium chloride with potassium
bicarbonate
▶ with sodium alginate, see Sodium
alginate with potassium bicarbonate
Potassium-channel openers, 212
Potassium chloride, 1057
▶ with calcium chloride and sodium
chloride and sodium lactate, 1038
▶ with calcium chloride dihydrate and
sodium chloride, 1039
▶ with disodium hydrogen citrate with
glucose and sodium chloride, see
Disodium hydrogen citrate with
glucose, potassium chloride and
sodium chloride
▶ with glucose, 1039
▶ with glucose and sodium chloride,
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