Fonte: MHRA. 3 ottobre 2008


Sono disponibili i numero di ottobre del Drug Safety Update dell'agenzia inglese MHRA.

In questo numero sono trattati i seguenti argomenti:

Drug safety advice
• Ergot-derived dopamine agonists: risk of fibrotic reactions in chronic endocrine uses
• Use of antibiotics in premature labour: latest information
Yellow Card scheme update
• When to report an adverse drug reaction

Hot topic
• Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine nasal decongestants: risk of illicit use

Stop Press
• Theophylline: narrow therapeutic index and potential for misuse

Other information from the MHRA
• Central Alerting System: access to urgent safety guidance
• Patient Information Leaflet of the month: Livial (tibolone)
• Unlicensed medicines: latest imports
• Consultation: dispensing opticians and access to prescription medicines