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ENOXAPARIN - SAFE PRESCRIBING - CHECK IT OUT 1

Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin used for the prevention and treatment of VTE (venous thromboembolism) and for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes.1 ...

  Enoxaparin

IMIQUIMOD (ALDARA - Home | SafeRx

• Let your doctor know if you have ever had skin conditions called eczema or psoriasis • Do not apply imiquimod to eyes, ears, nostrils, lips, broken or sunburnt skin

  Imiquimod

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Giving too much can be dangerous Giving paracetamol safely to babies and Classification number: 10-02-07-017 (Review date: February 2016) children

  Paracetamol, Giving, Giving paracetamol

ECZEMA – SAFE PRESCRIBING - A TOPICAL ISSUE 1

Eczema is a chronic relapsing itchy inflammation of the skin affecting approximately 20% of New Zealand children1 and has disproportionally higher rates among Maori and Pacific

  Zealand, New zealand

CITALOPRAM AND ESCITALOPRAM - SAME BUT DIFFERENT 1

Citalopram and escitalopram are both useful SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) for the treatment of adult depression. Escitalopram is the s-enantiomer, and active part of citalopram, which is a mix of s- and r-enantiomers. There is increasing evidence to suggest that escitalopram is more clinically effective than citalopram.1

  Citalopram, Escitalopram, Citalopram and escitalopram

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CITALOPRAM PSM Citalopram Tablet Film coated3 No information CLINDAMYCIN CapsuleClindamycin ABM Swallow whole with a large glass of water3 ... DIAZEPAM Arrow-Diazepam Tablet Can be divided into equal doses. Alternative route available, suppositories available3 DICLOFENAC EC

  Arrow, Citalopram

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AZATHIOPRINE Imuran Tablet Film coated3 Do not break, crush or chew3,4 May disperse in 5-10mL water, in a closed system such as an oral dispenser. Will disperse within 5 minutes4 Follow guidelines for handling cytotoxic medicines if dispersing3 BACLOFEN Pacifen Tablet No information BENDROFLUAZIDE Arrow-Bendrofluazide Tablet Do not halve3

  Munari

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Updated July 2018 Disclaimer: This document is considered to be a guide only and is not intended to replace sound clinical practice. Occupational health and safety risks in crushing medicines can be significant. Crushing tablets may have repercussions on the licensed status of the medicine and how the medicine may

Crushing guide for oral medication - SafeRx

If modified release products are crushed, the whole dose will be released very quickly and could be dangerous. Modified release products should never be crushed or modified. Dispersing tablets or capsule contents3 If tablets or capsules are able to be dispersed, it is best to put the tablet (or capsule contents) into mortar or medicine cup. Then

  Product, Release, Modified, Oral, Modified release products

DRUG NAME: Hydroxyurea

allopurinol 600 mg po initially, then 300 mg po q6h x6 doses, then 300 mg po daily x 5-7 days . Urine should be alkalinized only if the uric acid level is elevated, using sodium bicarbonate IV or PO titrated to maintain urine pH>7. Rasburicase (FASTURTEC®) is a novel uricolytic agent that catalyzes the …

  Allopurinol