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Urinary tract infection: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy
Thrush or vaginal candida: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of thrush or vaginal Candida in pregnancy
Nirmatrelvir + ritonavir (Paxlovid)
Using miconazole oral gel to treat oral thrush in adults taking a statin
30 November 2021
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Treatment of oral thrush (candidiasis) with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.
Choosing between oral fidaxomicin options
20 October 2021
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Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
Breastfeeding with COVID-19 infection
12 October 2021
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It is recommended that breastfeeding should continue if the mother has COVID-19 infection
Using Tocilizumab or Sarilumab for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 who are breastfeeding
12 October 2021
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Tocilizumab and sarilumab can be used off-label to treat hospitalised patients with COVID-19. Breastfeeding can continue if these treatments are required.
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.
Safety in Lactation: Non-beta lactam antibiotics and antibacterials
8 September 2021
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To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminoglycosides Only small or negligible amounts of aminoglycosides are found in…
Molnupiravir
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