Table 2.
Current Medications on ward listed in ascending order with respect to the start dates.
| Medication [name/strength/Route] | Dosage/Frequency | Start Date | End Date | Reason for use | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutt Ofloxacin 0.3% | 1 drop 6 hourly | 15/10/19 | Not Available | To prevent local infection of the eye | Appropriate Medication but inappropriate dosing |
| Gutt Cyclopentolate 1% | 1 drop 12 hourly | 15/10/19 | Not Available | To induce cycloplegia (this will aid in easing the pain after surgery) | Appropriate |
| Syrup Paracetamol 250mg/5 ml | 5 mls 8 hourly | 15/10/19 | Not Available | To manage pain and fever | Appropriate |
| Gutt Prednisolone 1% | 1 drop 2 hourly | 15/10/19 | 20/10/19 | To reduce inflammation | Appropriate |