PUBBLICATO IL NUOVO NUMERO DEL DRUG SAFETY UPDATE



Fonte: MHRA. Aprile 2010



E' disponibile il nuovo numero del Drug Safety Update dell'agenzia inglese MHRA.

In questo numero sono trattati i seguenti argomenti:

CONTENTS
Drug safety advice
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 Yasmin: update on risk of venous thromboembolism
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 Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors: interaction - updated advice
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 Intravenous zoledronic acid: adverse effects on renal function
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 Parenteral amphotericin B: fatal overdose risk due to confusion between lipid-based and non-lipid-based formulations
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 Rifadin infusion (rifampicin): new solvent formulation and changes to compatible diluents
Stop Press
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 Becaplermin (Regranex) for diabetic ulcers: contraindicated in patients with any known current cancer
Other information from the MHRA
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 MHRA conference for doctors in training
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 Patient information leaflet of the month: Methotrexate Tablets