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Switching between imatinib preparations
15 December 2022
·
See also general information on prescribing in lactose intolerance and how to identify lactose free
medicines
Using oral anticoagulants during breastfeeding
2 November 2021
·
If the infant was born prematurely, is unwell, or the mother is taking multiple
medicines
, contact the
Collaboration opportunities to improve medication safety
15 December 2022
·
There is significant cross over between
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and medical devices, in particular with safe practice
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2 December 2022
·
Lipid Modification Lipid modifying
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should generally not be initiated in patients with a life
Switching between aminophylline and theophylline in adults
19 April 2022
·
healthcare professional has taken into account factors affecting theophylline clearance (for example:
medicine
How should adults with cancer be managed by general dental practitioners if they need dental treatment?
23 March 2020
·
This
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Metformin for hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
22 August 2021
·
Instead, the combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is recommended first-line for most women who need
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Atrial fibrillation management in frail older people
2 December 2022
·
hypertension previous bleeds labile INR in patients taking warfarin alcohol intake co-prescription of other
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Chondroitin: adverse effects
22 August 2021
·
Gastrointestinal Of the adverse reactions reported to the UK
Medicines
and Healthcare Products Regulatory
Considerations for Mpox (monkeypox) vaccination
30 May 2022
·
However, because it is an unlicensed
medicine
there are restrictions to the legal mechanisms by which
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