Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas

Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas is a comprehensive online medical reference tool, primarily used in the Netherlands. It provides detailed information on the pharmacotherapy of various diseases and conditions, as well as the properties of different medicines.

Overview

The Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas, often abbreviated as FK, is a tool that is used by healthcare professionals, particularly physicians and pharmacists, to guide their decisions on pharmacotherapy. It is maintained by the Zorginstituut Nederland, the Dutch National Health Care Institute.

The FK provides information on the properties of medicines, including their pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, side effects, interactions with other medicines, and contraindications. It also provides guidance on the pharmacotherapy of various diseases and conditions, based on the latest scientific evidence and guidelines.

Content

The content of the FK is divided into several sections:

• Medicines: This section provides detailed information on individual medicines, including their properties, indications, contraindications, side effects, and interactions with other medicines.

• Diseases and Conditions: This section provides guidance on the pharmacotherapy of various diseases and conditions, based on the latest scientific evidence and guidelines.

• Interactions: This section provides information on the interactions between different medicines, which can affect their efficacy and safety.

• Guidelines: This section provides guidelines on the pharmacotherapy of various diseases and conditions, based on the latest scientific evidence.

Usage

The FK is primarily used by healthcare professionals in the Netherlands, but it is also accessible to the general public. It is available online and can be accessed for free.

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Logo of the Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas

See also

• Pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacodynamics
• Pharmacokinetics
• Zorginstituut Nederland

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