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Document type: drug_safety_update
There are 520 pages with document type ‘drug_safety_update’ in the GOV.UK search index.
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| Type | Group |
|---|---|
| Navigation document type | other |
| Content purpose | updates-and-alerts |
| User journey | thing |
| Search user need | government |
| Email document type | other |
| Government document type | other |
| Content Purpose Subgroup | updates_and_alerts |
| Content Purpose Supergroup | news_and_communications |
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- Pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI): risk of airway obstruction from aspiration of loose objects
- Paracetamol: updated dosing for children to be introduced
- Quinine: not to be used routinely for nocturnal leg cramps
- Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- Valproate medicines (Epilim▼, Depakote▼): contraindicated in women and girls of childbearing potential unless conditions of Pregnancy Prevention Programme are met
- Eltrombopag (Revolade): reports of interference with bilirubin and creatinine test results
- Parenteral amphotericin B: reminder of risk of potentially fatal adverse reaction if formulations confused
- Valproate medicines (Epilim▼, Depakote▼): Pregnancy Prevention Programme materials online
- Letters sent to healthcare professionals in June 2018
- Off-label or unlicensed use of medicines: prescribers’ responsibilities