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Baclofen products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Clonidine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Clonidine 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 2022Guidance to help you ensure your patients with Parkinson’s Disease are able to get the most from their medicines if they develop swallowing difficulties

Assessing if individuals with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures

7 April 2022Factors to consider when deciding if the risk of shunt infections due to transient bacteraemia from invasive dental procedures warrants non-routine prophylaxis.

Epilepsy: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of epilepsy in pregnancy

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

15 October 2021Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).

Using antidepressants for depression in people with epilepsy

14 May 2021Antidepressant use requires special consideration in people with epilepsy. Treating stable depression is covered.

Safety in Lactation: Drugs used in status epilepticus

5 November 2020Choice of treatment will be influenced by the clinical situation. The evidence for these drugs in breastfeeding is based on their longer-term use rather than…

Safety in Lactation: Drugs for sleeping disorders

21 October 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Hypnotics Use of hypnotic agents in…

Safety in Lactation: Dopaminergic drugs used in Parkinsons disease

25 September 2020Although rare, Parkinson’s disease can occur in younger women of childbearing age. Dopamine receptor agonists are used either alone or as an adjunct to levodopa…

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