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Calculating and using the Child-Pugh score

14 June 2024The Child-Pugh score is used to estimate the severity of liver disease in patients with cirrhosis, and by drug manufacturers to suggest dose adjustments.

Antiplatelet suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

13 June 2024A range of antiplatelet formulations are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.

Treating lice during breastfeeding

31 May 2024Wet combing, dimeticone, malathion or permethrin can be used during breastfeeding; choice will depend on the indication. Other treatments can be considered.

Mirtazapine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from mirtazapine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

SNRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely between SNRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Moclobemide to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from moclobemide to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Tricyclics to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely between tricyclics or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Trazodone to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from trazodone to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

MAOI to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Switching between or from a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is a complex switch and requires support from a specialist. General principles are described.

SSRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely between SSRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.