5 January 2024 · Interactions with apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban or rivaroxaban can result in increased risks of a bleed or thrombosis. We advise on management options.
24 November 2023 · The use of statins can be continued with azithromycin. However, the interaction risks need to be managed if clarithromycin or erythromycin are required.
31 October 2023 · Tobacco smoke can induce liver enzymes, affecting drug metabolism. Some medicines may need dose adjustment or monitoring if a person stops or starts smoking.
30 June 2023 · Support for prescribing decisions in people on interacting medicines, those with swallowing difficulties, renal impairment, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding
22 May 2023 · Avoid the combined use of clopidogrel with omeprazole or esomeprazole due to a significant interaction. Other PPIs are considered safe with clopidogrel.
4 April 2023 · Although no interaction between bisphosphonates and PPIs is documented, the increased risk of fractures when given together should be reviewed and managed