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Can breastfeeding mothers take paracetamol or paracetamol combination products?
3 June 2020
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This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the safety of paracetamol in breastfeeding mothers. The updated version also contains information on paracetamol combination…
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Can breastfeeding mothers take ibuprofen?
28 May 2020
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Ibuprofen is one of the painkillers of choice whilst breastfeeding. This Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the safety of ibuprofen in breastfeeding mothers,…
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Shortage of Ativan (lorazepam) Injection 4 mg in 1 ml
27 April 2020
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Supplies will be extremely limited between week commencing 5th October until early December 2020 and reserved for primary care only. Pfizer is supplying an alternative…
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Shortage of Instanyl 50micrograms/dose nasal spray (immediate-release fentanyl citrate)
30 May 2019
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Takeda UK have indicated that they are out of stock of Instanyl 50micrograms/dose nasal spray which is licensed for the treatment of breakthrough pain in…
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What are the equivalent doses of oral morphine to other oral opioids when used as analgesics in adult palliative care?
1 August 2018
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Morphine is generally the strong opioid of choice for treating moderate to severe cancer pain and a common question is how to convert a dose…
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11 July 2018 – Opioids, the story so far… Presented by Emma Davies
11 July 2018
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This webinar, presented by Emma Davies, Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner in Pain Management, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, includes a brief history of opioids, where…
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Which weak opioids can be used during breastfeeding? Considering the evidence for codeine, dihydrocodeine, and tramadol
15 March 2018
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This updated UKMi Q & A considers the evidence and regulatory recommendations regarding the contraindication of codeine use during breastfeeding. It also considers the evidence…
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How do you switch between pregabalin and gabapentin for neuropathic pain, and vice versa?
30 August 2017
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This recently updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited published evidence available on managing a switch between pregabalin and gabapentin for neuropathic pain, and vice versa.
Erenumab
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Fremanezumab
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