Bugs & Drugs 2.05.0.87 - App Store

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.

Version History Updated the "DW" in the Clcr Calculator results to read "adjBW". Added an appropriate footnote when visible. Also some minor security updates. 5.0.87 Sep 5 Updated search handling to match search on web
Minor security updates on some dependencies 5.0.83 Jun 18 Bug fixes and performance improvements 5.0.82 Feb 7 Updated search results display, applied security patches, and fixed minor bugs. 5.0.81 06/24/2025 We've improved search handling for a better user experience! 5.0.78 01/31/2025 We made improvements and squashed bugs so Bugs & Drugs is even better for you. 5.0.75 11/25/2024 Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've also updated a few navigation icons to make them appear sharper. 5.0.72 10/09/2023 Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. 4.0.5 06/24/2021 * 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. 2.5.100 11/27/2020 2.5.85 04/02/2020