Bugs & Drugs 2.0
Antimicrobial Reference
Free
5.0.72for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Bugs & Drugs 2.0
We are pleased to release this new version of Bugs & Drugs.
Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners.
Bugs & Drugs provides clinicians with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including toxicity, superinfections, resistance, and unnecessary treatment costs.
Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections:
1. Antibiotics
2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections),
3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections,
4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections,
5. Infections in Pregnancy and
6. Microbiology
The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence-based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner.
Once installed, you do not need internet access to use the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates.
The content is prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, infection prevention & control, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health.
Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.
Bugs & Drugs is a comprehensive, evidence-based reference for physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners.
Bugs & Drugs provides clinicians with the latest recommendations for the appropriate use of antimicrobials and the optimal treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. It is also a key component of antimicrobial stewardship efforts. This reference can optimize patient outcomes and minimize the unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, including toxicity, superinfections, resistance, and unnecessary treatment costs.
Bugs & Drugs is divided into six sections:
1. Antibiotics
2. Treatment recommendations for infections in children and adults (including selected ophthalmic, fungal, and parasitic infections),
3. Recommendations for the prevention of infections,
4. Treatment and prophylaxis of dental infections,
5. Infections in Pregnancy and
6. Microbiology
The Bugs & Drugs app is well suited for healthcare practitioners looking for an evidence-based mobile reference and provides therapeutic options in a clear, concise manner.
Once installed, you do not need internet access to use the content. Internet access is only required for initial installation of the app and to receive updates.
The content is prepared by Dr. Edith Blondel-Hill (Medical Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases Specialist, Kelowna General Hospital) and Ms. Susan Fryters (Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Alberta Health Services) with the help of over 40 reviewers with expertise in infectious diseases, infection prevention & control, microbiology, pharmacy, and Public Health.
Users should seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using this app and before making any medical decisions.
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What's New in the Latest Version 5.0.72
Last updated on Oct 9, 2023
Old Versions
Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've also updated a few navigation icons to make them appear sharper.
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Version History
5.0.72
Oct 9, 2023
Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've also updated a few navigation icons to make them appear sharper.
4.0.5
Jun 24, 2021
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.5.100
Nov 27, 2020
* Added amoxicillin–clavulanate IV and fosfomycin IV, and deleted piperacillin in Antibiotic sections.
* B-lactam allergy - Added comprehensive B-lactam cross-reactivity chart plus other revisions to cross-reactivity section.
* Updated vancomycin dosing (including the addition of 3000mg maximum for vancomycin loading dose in adults) and monitoring guidelines.
* Updated COVID-19 section.
* Updated empiric therapy of SSTI in adult patients, particularly B-lactam allergy regimens to decrease use of clindamycin and fluoroquinolones wherever possible.
* Updated empiric therapy of CAP/NHAP/influenza in adult patients and culture-directed therapy of Pneumonia in adult patients.
* B-lactam allergy - Added comprehensive B-lactam cross-reactivity chart plus other revisions to cross-reactivity section.
* Updated vancomycin dosing (including the addition of 3000mg maximum for vancomycin loading dose in adults) and monitoring guidelines.
* Updated COVID-19 section.
* Updated empiric therapy of SSTI in adult patients, particularly B-lactam allergy regimens to decrease use of clindamycin and fluoroquinolones wherever possible.
* Updated empiric therapy of CAP/NHAP/influenza in adult patients and culture-directed therapy of Pneumonia in adult patients.
2.5.85
Apr 2, 2020
Bugs & Drugs 2.0 FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Bugs & Drugs 2.0.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Bugs & Drugs 2.0 supports English
