# Emergency Pharmacology Guide — Paramedic drug & dose guide

> Emergency medication facts and guidelines for healthcare professionals and students. (iPhone/iPad app by Appiwork Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-pharmacology-guide/id892157966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appiwork Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/580427840)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-pharmacology-guide/id892157966/reviews.md

## What is Emergency Pharmacology Guide?

This app gives students, paramedics and healthcare professionals the necessary facts on over ninety emergency medications.

This guide provides:

•An A to Z list of common emergency medications.
•Single page charts containing the medication’s class, mechanism, simple pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, side effects, precautions and facts, common preparations and dosage ranges.
•Appendixes of regular prescribed medications, trade names, checklists, indications, abbreviations and formulas.

Recommended Academic Resource: 
This App is a recommended resource at Charles Sturt University for the Paramedic Program’s following clinical subjects.

APS301 - Pharmacology for Paramedics
BMS317 - Integrating Paramedic Medical Science
BMS327 - Integrating Paramedic Trauma Science
CLS104 - Foundations of Clinical Practice
CLS201 - Introduction to Medical Emergencies
CLS202 - Life Span Health Issues and Paramedic Care
CLS300 - Advanced Cardiology and Paramedic Practice
CLS307 - Transition to Paramedic Practice

Source material for the app provided by the following people:

Primary Author of the Paramedic & Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines booklet 

Mathew Caffey, PA-C, MMS, CCEMTP
Lecturer, Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic, The School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University 

Contributing Author of the Paramedic & Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines booklet 

Dr James W. Crane, PhD
Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, The School of Biomedical Sciences and The Centre for Research into Complex Systems, Charles Sturt University


With the assistance from the paramedic lecturing staff of Charles Sturt University: Amanda Hlushak, Brian Haskins, Eileen Barry, Lyle Brewster, Sonja Maria, Margaret Adams, Veronica Madigan and Josep Acker.

With additional review from: Associate Professor Maree Simpson, BPharm, BSc(Hons), PhD. MPS,  
Paramedic Specialist (ICP/SOT) Martin Nichols MHthSc, BNurs, GradCertClinicalEd,  Paramedic Specialist (ICP/ECP) Bernadette McCabe, BHthS, BNurs, PG Cert ICP Studies.

## Key features

- Emergency medication facts
- A to Z medication list
- Single-page medication charts
- Dosage ranges and side effects
- Appendix of common drugs and formulas

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-pharmacology-guide/id892157966/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No update in years

*2019-01-28*

No update in 3 years. Screen ratio is awful. Desperately needs an update to apart to modern screens.

### 4/5 — Good prehospital care app

*2016-01-07*

After looking at this app, I have found it to be very helpful out in the field and has the necessary information that is needed.

### 5/5 — Great Resource

*2015-04-21*

Fantastic resource very easy to use and comes in handy when needing to look up medications, great for pharmacology revision to!

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2014-10-23*

It's very easy to use and covers a lot of conditions. Studying as a paramedic so I'll use it a lot.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2014-08-11*

I use this app all the time

### 3/5 — Sven

*2014-07-28*

The App has inconsistencies and mistakes. The overall idea for the App is good but fixes are needed. 3 stars as the pharmacologies are quite good.

### 5/5 — Informative & easy to use resource

*2014-07-17*

This is an effective and informative resource that will be very helpful for paramedic students as they study pharmacology.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2014-07-17*

Fantastic app, very helpful to have in your pocket for quick references!

### 5/5 — Very practical

*2014-07-17*

I have the booklet this app is based on and i find this easy to access, practical and it is kept up to date with the lastest information

### 5/5 — Great app

*2014-07-17*

Great, easy to use app for Australian prehospital medicine

## Frequently asked questions about Emergency Pharmacology Guide

### What is Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines?

Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines is a medical reference app that provides essential facts on over ninety emergency medications. It is designed for students, paramedics, and healthcare professionals.

### Who is Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines for?

This app is specifically for students, paramedics, and healthcare professionals who require quick access to information on emergency medications. It is a recommended academic resource at Charles Sturt University for their Paramedic Program.

### What kind of information does Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines offer?

The app offers an A to Z list of emergency medications, single-page charts detailing medication class, mechanism, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, side effects, precautions, facts, preparations, and dosage ranges. It also includes appendices with common prescribed medications, trade names, checklists, abbreviations, and formulas.

### Is Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines available on multiple platforms?

Based on the provided data, specific platform availability (iOS, Android, etc.) is not detailed. However, it is a mobile application, suggesting it is likely available on common smartphone operating systems.

### How often is Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines updated?

The app was last updated on January 26, 2016, with version 1.5. This indicates a historical update frequency, and users may wish to check for newer versions or developer announcements regarding future updates.

### What is the user rating for Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines?

Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 3 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user reception among its small review base.

### What is the age rating for Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines?

The app has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to the nature of medical information presented.

### Does Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines contain advertisements?

The provided data does not specify if Emergency Pharmacology Guidelines contains advertisements. However, it is listed as a paid application, which often implies an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-08-19

• Updated medication data, correcting characters that displayed
  incorrectly in some entries
• Compatibility with current iPhone and iPad models and the latest iOS
• Fixed the app's blue navigation and tab bars appearing white
• iPad: the Home button now works in portrait again

### 1.5 — 2016-01-26

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Added following medication:
- Droperidol

### 1.4 — 2015-10-27

Fix for iOS9 Security change

### V1.3 — 2015-05-08

Added following medication:
- Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
- Misoprostol
- Parecoxib
- Platelets
- Sugammadex
- Ticagrelor

Added following indications:
- Bleeding
- Hypovolaemia
- Trauma

Fixed some textual errors

### 1.2 — 2014-07-30

- Change of medications listed for Anaphylaxis: Remove Amiodarone and add Adrenaline
- Add Morphine and nitrous oxide to ACS, AMI, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, MI
- Add Adrenaline to Hypersensitivity, Respiratory Distress
- Remove Hartmann's from Hyperglycaemia, High Blood Sugar High BGL, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, DKA. Add Sodium Chloride instead
- Add Normal Saline to Hypotension, low blood pressure, shock
- Add a new contraindication to the profile of Ondansetron that says: "Current apomorphine use"

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