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Adverse drug reactions: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information to answer questions about side-effects of medicines

Avoid prescribing desiccated (natural) thyroid extract

20 January 2022Levothyroxine is the standard of care for treating hypothyroidism. Desiccated or natural thyroid extracts (DTE) are not routinely recommended.

Identifying risk factors for developing a long QT interval

29 March 2023Some medicines (erythromycin, citalopram, ondansetron) can cause a long QT interval. Consider risk factors and follow MHRA recommendations for safe use.

Managing constipation in people taking clozapine

14 October 2022Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.

Managing medicines for people with sulfonamide allergy

2 October 2024Points to consider when prescribing and supplying medicines to people with sulfonamide allergy.

Managing peripheral oedema caused by calcium channel blockers

26 September 2022All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.

Managing reactions to dental local anaesthetic injections

29 July 2024Reactions to dental local anaesthetics (LA) are usually psychogenic. We describe symptoms and management of allergy, adverse effects and psychogenic reactions.

Reviewing medicines for people at risk of falls

9 January 2024This webinar provided information and guidance on the importance of medication reviews in people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling.