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Drug Safety Update: Volume 2 Issue 3 October 2008

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Type: Publication
Series No: 3
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published: 6 October 2008
Format: Electronic only
Size: A4
Pages: 9
Price: Free
ISBN/ISSN: n/a
Author: MHRA
Copyright: Crown
   

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Drug safety advice

  • Ergot-derived dopamine agonists: risk of fibrotic reactions in chronic endocrine uses
  • Use of antibiotics in premature labour: latest information

Yellow Card scheme update

  •  When to report an adverse drug reaction

Hot topic

  • Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine nasal decongestants: risk of illicit use

Stop Press

  • Theophylline: narrow therapeutic index and potential for misuse

Other information from the MHRA

  • Central Alerting System: access to urgent safety guidance
  • Patient Information Leaflet of the month: Livial (tibolone)
  • Unlicensed medicines: latest imports
  • Consultation: dispensing opticians and access to prescription medicines

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