Monthly Archives: September 2008

Antibiotics in pregnancy

Readers may be aware of the recent news story concerning the use of antibiotic in pregnancy. The NPC blog has an informative post with useful links within it on this subject. The prescription of antibiotics for women in spontaneous preterm … Continue reading

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APRIL conference 2008

Readers may be interested to know that the charity APRIL (Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link) are running a study day on the 6th of November 2008 in London. Adverse psychiatric side effects of medicines: What’s your responsibility? Venue: Friends House, … Continue reading

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Reporting reactions to Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

Readers are reminded that adverse reactions to vaccines can be reported to the Yellow Card Scheme via the Yellow Cards in the BNF, and online. The following is a letter related to the Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme from the … Continue reading

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Rituxan (rituximab) and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

The FDA have posted details of a warning by the manufacturer of rituximab concerning a case report of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: Genentech informed healthcare professionals of revisions to prescribing information for Rituxan regarding a case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) … Continue reading

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Drug Safety Update: September 2008

The MHRA have published September’s Drug Safety Update, which includes: Drug safety advice Fentanyl patches: serious and fatal overdose from dosing errors, accidental exposure, and inappropriate use Yellow Card scheme update Please report suspected adverse reactions to vaccines Hot topic … Continue reading

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