Is there Evidence to Support the use of Enteric Coated (EC) Aspirin to Reduce Gastrointestinal Side Effects in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease?

The enteric coated (EC) formulation of aspirin was developed and marketed in an effort to reduce GI adverse effects associated with aspirin therapy. There are…

Is there Evidence to Support the use of Enteric Coated (EC) Aspirin to Reduce Gastrointestinal Side Effects in Cardiovascular Patients?

The enteric coated (EC) formulation was developed and marketed in an effort to reduce GI adverse effects associated with aspirin. This Q&A reviews the evidence…

Safety in Lactation: Drugs for thromboembolic disorders

Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Oral anticoagulants The coumarin anticoagulants, warfarin…

Oral antiplatelet agents - are they safe in breastfeeding?

This updated medicines Q&A provides advice on the safety of oral antiplatelet agents in breastfeeding mothers.

Can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs be used in adult patients with asthma?

NSAIDs are contra-indicated in patients in whom attacks of asthma have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID. Further studies are required to confirm…

Safety in Lactation: Non-opioid analgesics and compound analgesic preparations

Paracetamol is the simple analgesic of choice in breastfeeding mothers. Choice of an alternative will depend on level of analgesia required. Paracetamol should be adequate…