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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.
Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding
15 February 2024
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Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Clonidine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Clonidine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Parkinson’s disease medicines in swallowing difficulties
13 June 2022
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Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties
Using dental antibiotic prophylaxis for hydrocephalus shunts
7 April 2022
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Considerations for whether the risk of shunt infection from transient bacteraemia during invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine antibiotic prophylaxis.
Epilepsy: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of epilepsy in pregnancy
Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines
15 October 2021
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Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).
Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis
5 October 2021
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SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.
Using antidepressants for depression in people with epilepsy
14 May 2021
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Antidepressant use requires special consideration in people with epilepsy. Treating depression in stable epilepsy is covered.
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