Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs: The Ultimate Resource for Nurses and Midwives

By Adriana Tiziani RN BSc(Mon) Dip Ed(Melb) MEdSt(Mon) MRCNA, this esteemed drug guide has been a trusted companion for nurses and midwives since 1983.

Now in its 10th edition, Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs continues to provide accurate and reliable drug information for nursing and midwifery students and practitioners. This user-friendly guide delivers essential information on drug administration, including form, action, use, dose, adverse effects, and interactions, in compliance with current pharmaceutical guidelines from the Therapeutic Goods Administration and MIMS.

Key Features and Updates

• Nursing points and cautions highlight best practice in drug administration, ensuring quality patient care.
• Expanded focus on patient teaching and advice enables healthcare professionals to provide informed care.
• Drugs are listed by therapeutic class and by body system, making it easy to find the information you need.
• Both trade names and generic drug names are provided for clarity.
• Icons indicate cautions for drugs used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as drug-specific restrictions in sport.
• A quick reference guide for calculating drug dosages and drip rates saves time and reduces errors.
• are included for easy reference.
• Appendix 3 features the latest MIMS updates, including dual labelling of drug ingredients to demonstrate international alignment.
• A fully revised section on antineoplastic agents keeps you up-to-date on the latest developments.
• New drugs have been added to immunomodifiers, pulmonary arterial hypertension agents, and eye, ear, and nose categories.