medication-tools

name	medication-tools
description	Use when calculating medication conversions or safety metrics. Includes corticosteroid equivalencies, QTc correction formulas, opioid equianalgesic conversions, and warfarin dosing adjustment guidance.

Medication Tools

Description

This skill provides structured guidance for common medication-related calculations used in clinical practice. It supports accurate input collection, calculation, interpretation, and safety caveats.

Quick Reference

Tool	Use
Corticosteroid Conversion	Convert between steroid potencies
QTc Correction Formulas	Correct QT interval for heart rate
Opioid Equianalgesic Conversion	Estimate equivalent opioid doses
Warfarin Dosing Adjustment	Support INR-based weekly dose adjustments

Interactive Mode (Lightweight)

1. Confirm clinical context and intended tool.
2. Collect required inputs with units and timing.
3. Validate inputs and resolve missing data.
4. Calculate and present results with interpretation.
5. Provide safety caveats and limitations.

Tools

• Corticosteroid Conversion
• QTc Correction Formulas
• Opioid Equianalgesic Conversion
• Warfarin Dosing Adjustment

Safety and Limitations

• Support tool only; not diagnostic or prescriptive.
• Use local policies and clinical judgment.
• Many conversions require conservative adjustments and monitoring.

References

See: references/medication-tools-sources.md