|
•
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Nitrous
oxide: neurological and haematological toxic effects, especially with
prolonged use |
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•
|
Rituximab
and efalizumab: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy |
| Yellow
Card scheme update |
|
•
|
Highlights
of 2008 |
| End
of year quiz |
|
•
|
Test
your drug safety knowledge |
|
Stop
Press
|
|
•
|
Conventional
(typical) antipsychotics: increased mortality in dementia |
|
•
|
Prograf
and Advagraf (tacrolimus): serious medication errors |
|
•
|
Norfloxacin:
restricted use in urinary infections |
|
•
|
Hedrin:
keep treated hair away from sources of fire |
|
•
|
Melanotan:
an unlicensed medicine, the risks of which are unknown |
|
•
|
Tigecycline
reformulation affects compatibility: correction |
| Other
information from the MHRA |
|
•
|
Patient
Information Leaflets of the month: sertraline, Molipaxin, and amisulpiride |
