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Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding
28 March 2024
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Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating nausea during breastfeeding
26 March 2024
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Some anti-emetics can be used with caution during breastfeeding, depending on the clinical situation. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding
21 March 2024
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Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Treating impetigo topically during breastfeeding
21 March 2024
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Fusidic acid, hydrogen peroxide or mupirocin can be used topically during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating rectal and anal disorders during breastfeeding
19 March 2024
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Rectal and anal topical preparations for haemorrhoids and anal fissures are compatible with breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Supporting pharmacists with HRT decision making
13 March 2024
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This webinar, the first in a series of two, provided an overview of the menopause with a focus around the selection, optimising and stopping of HRT.
Using gastrointestinal antispasmodics during breastfeeding
8 March 2024
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Hyoscine butylbromide, propantheline or peppermint oil are preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating insomnia during breastfeeding
8 March 2024
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Zopiclone and zolpidem are preferred for the short-term management of insomnia during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding
5 March 2024
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Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants.
Good governance when implementing tocilizumab biosimilar
5 March 2024
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Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.
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