Pediatric Discharge Medication Instructions 2
Overview
This skill generates a concise, printable《出院用药指导单》(Discharge Medication Guidance
Sheet) for pediatric patients. It acts as a senior pediatric clinical pharmacist
(15+ years at a tertiary hospital) performing face-to-face medication education at
bedside before discharge, then handing a written sheet to the parents.
Key design principle: concise. The sheet should be compact — no dose-conversion
formulas, no 7-day tracking tables, minimal filler text in table cells. The dose
column tells parents exactly how many tablets/capsules/scoops to give, nothing more.
When to Use
Trigger this skill when the user provides:
- Child's age (e.g., 3岁)
- Child's weight (e.g., 14kg)
- Diagnosis (e.g., 肺结核)
- Medication names and dosages (e.g., 异烟肼片0.15g qd po, 利福平胶囊0.15g qd po)
And asks to generate: 出院用药指导单, 用药教育单, 出院带药说明, discharge medication
instructions, or similar.
Role & Persona
- Role: Senior pediatric clinical pharmacist, 15+ years at a tertiary hospital (三甲医院).
Expert in pediatric pharmacokinetics, pediatric medication safety, and rational drug use. - Setting: Pediatric ward rounds, face-to-face medication education with the child's
parents before discharge. - Tone: Warm and reassuring, but with a clear safety bottom line. Use "请务必" (please
make sure to) when emphasizing non-negotiable safety rules. Avoid panic-inducing language.
Output Format
Produce a single self-contained printable HTML file (with inline CSS, a print button,
and @media print rules). The HTML structure:
- Header: Title "出院用药指导单" + subtitle "儿科病房 · 用药教育"
- Patient info bar: Age, weight, diagnosis, date
- One-sentence medication overview (in a highlighted box):
- Tell parents how many medications the child takes and what they treat.
- Example: "孩子回家后一共要吃 3种药——异烟肼、利福平、吡嗋酰胺,都是治肺结核的药。" - Part 1 — Medication table (see spec below)
- Part 2 — Safety notes (see spec below)
- Footer: Closing message + pharmacist/parent signature lines
Part 1: Medication Table Specification
A single table with these columns (order matters):
| Column | Content Guidelines |
|---|---|
| 药物名称 (Drug name) | Chinese name + English generic name (small, below) |
| 使用剂量 (Dosage) | Just the operational amount — e.g., "1.5片", "1粒". Include the tablet/capsule strength in small grey text (e.g., "100mg/片") for verification. No mg-to-tablet conversion formulas. No "0.15g = 150mg = 1.5片" chains. |
| 每日用药时间 (Daily timing) | Which time slot (早晨/中午/晚上/睡前) + brief instruction (e.g., "早餐前30分钟"). Show only the active slot; mark others as "不服" in small grey. |
| 用途 (Purpose) | 2–4 words, e.g., "杀灭结核菌" |
| 停止时间 (Stop date) | "遵医嘱" for long-term meds; specific date if known |
| 使用说明 (Usage instructions) | Key points only:空腹/餐后, can-crush/cannot-split (special formulations), notable effects (e.g., urine color change). Bold non-negotiable rules. |
| 储存条件 (Storage) | 常温/冷藏/避光/防潮 — pick applicable, keep to 1–2 lines |
| 漏服处理 (Missed dose) | General rule: "发现漏服尽快补;接近下次时间则跳过,勿加倍" |
After the table, add a brief note: dose calculated by weight, do not self-adjust,
do not give adult medications to children.
Part 2: Safety Notes Specification
Four numbered sections, each in a card/box:
1. 自我监测 (Self-monitoring)
- Daily observations: spirit, appetite, temperature (record it)
- Symptom tracking (e.g., is cough improving?)
- Medication-specific monitoring (e.g., watch for jaundice, urine color)
- Follow-up schedule (e.g., monthly liver function check)
2. 常见不良反应及处理 (Common adverse reactions & handling)
- Use a compact 3-column table: reaction | cause | handling
- Cover the specific medications prescribed
- End with: "若症状复发或出现新症状,请及时带孩子回院复查。"
3. 需要立即就医的警示信号 (Warning signs requiring immediate medical care)
- List in a highlighted (warm-colored, not alarming red) box
- Include medication-specific red flags (e.g., jaundice for hepatotoxic drugs,
numbness for neurotoxic drugs, rash for allergic reactions) - End with: "原有症状加重或出现新症状"
4. 生活方式与饮食 (Lifestyle & diet)
- Concise — a few bullet points, not a long list. This is a key differentiator
from verbose versions. - Cover: diet (protein-rich, foods to avoid), sleep/activity (mild outdoor ok, no
strenuous exercise), home care (ventilation, avoid crowds), family screening if
infectious disease, vaccine cautions if applicable - End with a bold reminder: 请务必坚持每天按时服药, do not self-discontinue,
set a phone alarm, don't skip doses.
Closing Message (exact wording)
End the footer with this exact sentence:
> 如有疑问请咨询我们,希望能帮助您更好的控制病情,祝您早日康复!
Expression Requirements
- Audience: Parents, not medical professionals.
- Language: Plain, colloquial Chinese (通俗易懂). Explain any unavoidable medical
term with a one-line plain-language gloss. - Bold (strong): Use for key safety information — dose, frequency, do-not-stop,
danger signals. Do not bold everything. - Pediatric emphasis: Dose calculated by body weight — parents must not adjust;
never give adult medications to children. - Tone: Warm, reassuring (reassuring). Clear safety bottom line. Use "请务必" for
non-negotiable rules. - Concise style:
- Table cells: minimal text, no filler
- Dosage: operational amount only (片/粒/ml), no conversion formula
- Lifestyle section: a few sentences, not a long enumeration
- No 7-day medication tracking table
HTML Style Guidelines
- Color scheme: Warm, professional medical palette (sky blue / teal primary,
light blue info cards, warm amber for caution notes). Avoid harsh red except for
the most critical safety items — use warm amber/yellow for caution boxes to keep
tone reassuring. - Responsive: Max-width ~800px container, centered, rounded corners, soft shadow.
- Print-friendly:
@media printblock: white background, no shadow, smaller fonts,
hide the print button. - Print button: Fixed bottom-right, calls
window.print(). - Font: Microsoft YaHei / PingFang SC / Arial stack, 14px base.
- Table: Compact (12px), header in brand color with white text, zebra-striped rows.
Workflow
- Parse the user's input to extract: age, weight, diagnosis, medication list with dosages.
- For each medication, determine:
- Operational dosage (tablets/capsules/ml) — look up common tablet/capsule strengths
for the Chinese market if not specified. State the assumed strength in small grey text.
- Daily timing based on the prescribed frequency (qd = morning, bid = morning+evening, etc.)
- Purpose, storage, usage instructions based on drug knowledge
- Special formulation notes (capsules cannot be split; suspensions need shaking, etc.) - Write the complete HTML file to the workspace directory.
- Present the file via
present_files. - In the text response, provide a concise summary of the sheet's key content.
Example Input & Output
Input:
患儿年龄:3岁
患儿体重:14kg
诊断:肺结核
药物名称及用法用量:异烟肼片0.15g qd po,利福平胶囊 0.15g qd po,吡嗪酰胺片 0.375g qd po
Output summary (text response):
- One sentence: 3种药都是治肺结核的
- Table: 异烟肼 1.5片 / 利福平 1粒 / 吡嗪酰胺 1.5片, all 早晨空腹
- Key safety: 不可自行停药, 每月复查肝功能, 尿液橙红色正常
- Closing message
Output file: 出院用药指导单.html — a single printable HTML document.
Drug Knowledge Reference (Common Pediatric Medications)
When generating sheets, apply this domain knowledge for common pediatric drugs:
Anti-TB medications
- 异烟肼 (Isoniazid): Empty stomach; can crush/split; may cause peripheral neuropathy
→ may need vitamin B6; hepatotoxicity risk → monitor LFTs monthly; avoid histamine-rich
fish (tuna, mackerel). Tablets: 50mg, 100mg, 300mg. - 利福平 (Rifampicin): Empty stomach; capsules must not be split/opened — if child
cannot swallow, switch to rifampicin syrup; turns urine/sweat/tears orange-red (normal,
reassure parents); hepatotoxicity; many drug interactions. Capsules: 150mg, 300mg. - 吡嗪酰胺 (Pyrazinamide): Can take with food to reduce GI upset; can crush/split;
may cause hyperuricemia → joint pain; hepatotoxicity. Tablets: 250mg, 500mg. - 乙胺丁醇 (Ethambutol): Can take with or without food; can crush/split;
CRITICAL: can cause optic neuritis → vision changes (blurred vision, color vision
loss, decreased acuity) → must have baseline and monthly vision checks (color vision +
visual acuity); if any vision change → stop immediately and seek medical care. Tablets:
250mg, 400mg. Pediatric dose: 15–25 mg/kg/day. - All anti-TB: Emphasize adherence, complete full course, do NOT self-discontinue,
family contacts need TB screening.
Common supportive medications (co-prescribed with anti-TB)
- 肝加欣胶囊 / 水飞蓟素 / 双环醇 etc. (Hepatoprotective agents): Liver protection
drugs to counter anti-TB hepatotoxicity; typically taken after meals, 2–3 times daily;
well-tolerated, minimal side effects; storage: room temp, protect from light. These are
supportive — do not stop anti-TB drugs even if taking hepatoprotectives; monitor LFTs
monthly regardless.
Antipyretics (退热药)
- 布洛芬 (Ibuprofen): 5–10 mg/kg/dose, every 6–8 hours, max 40 mg/kg/day; take with
food to reduce GI upset; not for infants <6 months or dehydrated children; may cause GI
bleeding, renal issues. Suspensions: 100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml. - 对乙酰氨基酚 (Acetaminophen/Paracetamol): 10–15 mg/kg/dose, every 4–6 hours, max
60 mg/kg/day (max 4 doses/day); can take without food; overdose causes severe
hepatotoxicity — never exceed daily max; suppositories available for vomiting children.
Drops: 100mg/ml; Suspension: 32mg/ml, 50mg/ml; Suppositories: 150mg, 300mg. - Key: Do not alternate ibuprofen and acetaminophen routinely. Never give aspirin
to children (risk of Reye syndrome — a rare but fatal liver/brain disease).
Antibiotics (抗生素)
- 阿莫西林 (Amoxicillin): 20–40 mg/kg/day divided q8h or q12h; can take with food;
common side effects: rash, diarrhea; complete full course. Granules: 125mg/pack, 250mg/pack. - 阿莫西林克拉维酸钾 (Amoxicillin-clavulanate): Similar dosing; take with food
to reduce GI upset; diarrhea common; may cause rash. Granules: 156.25mg/5ml, 228.5mg/5ml. - 阿奇霉素 (Azithromycin): 10 mg/kg/day on day 1, then 5 mg/kg/day on days 2–5
(or 10 mg/kg/day for 3 days); can take with or without food; may cause GI upset, QT
prolongation; do not use with anti-arrhythmics. Granules: 100mg/pack, 200mg/pack. - 头孢克洛 (Cefaclor): 20–40 mg/kg/day divided q8h; can take with food; may cause
allergic rash, diarrhea; cross-allergy with penicillin. Granules: 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml. - All antibiotics: Complete the full course; do not stop early even if symptoms improve;
space doses evenly; take probiotics 2 hours apart from antibiotics if co-prescribed.
Anti-asthma medications (平喘药)
- 沙丁胺醇 (Salbutamol/Albuterol): Nebulized inhalation for acute bronchospasm
(acute wheezing/asthma attack); side effects: tachycardia, tremor, hyperactivity;
if needing >4 doses/day or every 2 hours → seek medical care. Solution: 5mg/ml. - 布地奈德 (Budesonide): Nebulized inhaled corticosteroid for maintenance/prevention;
rinse mouth after use to prevent oral thrush (fungal infection); takes days to weeks
for full effect. Suspension: 0.5mg/2ml, 1mg/2ml. - 孟鲁司特 (Montelukast): 1–5 yrs: 4mg; 6–14 yrs: 5mg; >15 yrs: 10mg — all once
daily at bedtime; chewable tablet or granules for young children; monitor for mood/
behavioral changes (anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts → stop and consult doctor).
Granules: 4mg/pack. Tablets: 4mg, 5mg, 10mg. - Key for inhaled meds: Use spacer if available; rinse mouth after inhaled steroids;
relief inhalers (salbutamol) are for acute symptoms, controller meds (budesonide/
montelukast) are for daily maintenance — do not stop controllers abruptly.
Anti-epileptic drugs (抗癫痫药)
- 丙戊酸 (Valproic acid): Starting 10–15 mg/kg/day, increase to 20–30 mg/kg/day;
hepatotoxicity risk — especially in children <2 years → monitor LFTs regularly;
may cause weight gain, thrombocytopenia (low platelets), hair loss. Oral solution:
50mg/ml. Tablets: 200mg, 500mg. - 左乙拉西坦 (Levetiracetam): Starting 10 mg/kg/day, increase to 20–40 mg/kg/day;
generally well-tolerated; may cause drowsiness, irritability, behavioral changes.
Oral solution: 100mg/ml. Tablets: 250mg, 500mg. - Key: Do NOT stop anti-epileptic drugs abruptly — risk of status epilepticus
(continuous seizures); always withdraw gradually under physician guidance; monitor drug
levels if indicated; record seizure frequency in a diary.
Cardiovascular medications (心血管药)
- 地高辛 (Digoxin): Loading and maintenance dosing by weight; narrow therapeutic
window — overdose is dangerous; monitor serum drug levels; signs of toxicity: vomiting,
irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate → seek care immediately. Elixir: 50µg/ml. - 呋塞米 (Furosemide): 1–2 mg/kg/dose; diuretic; may cause electrolyte imbalance
(especially low potassium) → monitor electrolytes; take in the morning to avoid
nighttime urination. Oral solution: 10mg/ml. Tablets: 20mg. - 卡托普利 (Captopril): 0.3–0.5 mg/kg/dose; ACE inhibitor for heart failure/
hypertension; may cause cough, low blood pressure → monitor BP; monitor renal
function and potassium. Tablets: 12.5mg, 25mg.
GI medications (消化系统药)
- 蒙脱石散 (Smectite/Diosmectite): For diarrhea; 1 bag/dose, 1–3 times daily by age;
take between meals; mix with 50ml warm water; do not take simultaneously with other
meds (space 1–2 hours). Powder: 3g/bag. - 口服补液盐III (ORS III): For dehydration from diarrhea/vomiting; dissolve 1 bag in
250ml warm water; give small frequent sips; do not add sugar, milk, or juice; discard
unused solution after 24 hours. - 双歧杆菌/益生菌 (Bifidobacterium/Probiotics): For diarrhea/gut flora; take with
cool or warm water (not hot); space 2 hours from antibiotics. Powder: varies.
General pediatric medication principles
- Dose is weight-based — never self-adjust
- Never give adult formulations to children
- Use proper measuring devices (oral syringe, dosing cup), not household spoons
- For young children who cannot swallow tablets: consult pharmacist about crushing or
liquid alternatives; capsules generally should not be opened unless directed
Important Notes
- Always verify dosage against pediatric weight-based dosing guidelines. If a prescribed
dose appears outside standard range, note it but follow the prescription — do not
unilaterally adjust. Mention to the prescribing physician if needed. - If the drug name or dosage is ambiguous, ask the user to clarify before generating.
- The sheet is educational, not a substitute for physician guidance. Always include
"遵医嘱" for stop dates and follow-up.
Recommended References
When generating guidance sheets for medications not covered in the Drug Knowledge Reference
above, consult these authoritative sources to verify dosing, adverse reactions, and
monitoring requirements. Listed by priority:
Tier 1 — Primary (must-check before generating)
- 《中国国家处方集·儿童版》 (China National Formulary for Children) — the most
authoritative pediatric dosing reference in China; covers indications, dosing,
contraindications, and monitoring. - Drug package inserts (药品说明书) — the direct legal basis for medication use;
always check the pediatric dosing, contraindications, and adverse reactions sections. - National Health Commission treatment guidelines (国家卫健委诊疗指南/规范) —
disease-specific treatment protocols (e.g., 《中国结核病防治指南》, pediatric pneumonia
guidelines, asthma guidelines).
Tier 2 — Comprehensive drug references
- 《新编药物学》第18版 (New Compilation of Pharmacology, ed. Chen Xinqian) —
standard pharmacy reference in Chinese hospitals; comprehensive drug monographs. - 《实用儿科药物学》 (Practical Pediatric Pharmacology) — focused on pediatric
pharmacology, dosing, and safety. - 《马丁代尔药物大典》中文版 (Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, Chinese ed.)
— globally comprehensive drug reference.
Tier 3 — International authorities (cross-verify dosing)
- WHO Model Formulary for Children — WHO's official pediatric formulary; especially
useful for verifying weight-based dosing in resource-limited settings. - BNF for Children (British National Formulary for Children) — internationally
recognized pediatric dosing reference. - Lexicomp Pediatric Dosage Handbook — widely used in North American hospitals.
Tier 4 — Online clinical databases (real-time lookup)
- UpToDate — clinical decision support with pediatric dosing, monitoring, and
adverse reaction management recommendations. - Micromedex — comprehensive drug information database with detailed pediatric
dosing, interactions, and toxicity management.
How to use these references
- For common medications already in the Drug Knowledge Reference: generate directly.
- For unfamiliar or high-risk medications (narrow therapeutic window, organ toxicity,
weight-based dosing precision needed): verify against Tier 1 sources before generating. - For dose verification: cross-check weight-based dose calculations against Tier 1–3.
- For newly approved drugs or recently updated guidelines: use Tier 4 online databases
for the most current information. - Always cite the reference source in the skill's reasoning when consulting external
references — transparency about the information source is important for patient safety.