Guidelines for switching between specific antidepressants
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Analgesics and pain relief in pregnancy and breastfeeding
www.nps.org.auanuric renal failure.7,8 As with the older NSAIDs, the main concerns with the CoX-2 inhibitors are effects on the ductus arteriosus as well as perfusion of the fetal/neonatal kidney and intestine. Topical NSAIDs generally result in negligible blood levels and would be considered to be relatively safe in pregnancy although absorption is increased by
MELOTIN MR Melatonin 2 mg modified release tablet
www.nps.org.au• colloidal anhydrous silica • purified talc • magnesium stearate Sponsor Generic Partners Pty Ltd 313 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Distributed by Apotex Pty Ltd This leaflet was prepared in March 2021.
Choosing a combined oral contraceptive pill - NPS …
www.nps.org.auprofile or cycle control. A quadriphasic combined oral contraceptive pill that contains oestradiol valerate and desogestrel is formulated with an oestrogen step-down and progestogen step-up sequence.15 The pill is a user-dependent method. Its failure rate therefore differs between ‘perfect use’ (0.3% annually)
DUODART® 500 mcg/400 mcg - NPS MedicineWise
www.nps.org.audutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride. Dutasteride belongs to a group of medicines called 5-alpha reductase enzyme inhibitors and tamsulosin hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. These medicines can be used either alone or in combination in men who have a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
To mix or not to mix – compatibilities of parenteral drug ...
www.nps.org.auvia syringe driver to patients having palliative care in the community (see box). Combinations of two, three or more of these drugs occasionally need to be co-administered via syringe driver. Specialist references dealing with their mutual compatibilities need to be consulted.3,4 Combinations of drugs commonly used in palliative care *
February 2022 Volume 45 Number 1
www.nps.org.auOrganization Analgesic Ladder is still relevant in the management of chronic non-cancer pain, however pharmacological strategies that are effective in acute pain may be less effective in chronic pain. The harm– benefit ratio of pharmacotherapy is frequently higher in frail people, but these patients are often excluded
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www.nps.org.auTake special care when giving Panafcortelone to children. It should only be given under your doctor's supervision. If possible, children should not be exposed to common childhood illnesses such as chickenpox or measles while they are taking Panafcortelone. They may suffer from more serious attacks of these illnesses if such exposure occurs.
Optimal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy
www.nps.org.aupharmacotherapy SUMMARY The most effective intervention for stopping smoking is a combination of professional counselling and pharmacotherapy. Medicines are recommended for all smokers who are motivated to quit and are nicotine dependent. Combination nicotine replacement therapy with a patch and an oral product is more effective than the patch ...
Pharmacological management of chronic non-cancer pain in ...
www.nps.org.au15-item scale measures both the intensity of pain and impact of pain on the patient’s life. Validated in assessment of chronic non-cancer and cancer pain, available in multiple languages. Appropriate for older people with minimal–mild cognitive impairment.7 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 10-point scale to quantify pain. Clinician asks: ‘On a ...
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