29 March 2023 · Some medicines (erythromycin, citalopram, ondansetron) can cause a long QT interval. Consider risk factors and follow MHRA recommendations for safe use.
2 December 2022 · A pragmatic approach for managing common cardiovascular long-term conditions in older people living with frailty, multimorbidity and polypharmacy
26 September 2022 · All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.
20 August 2024 · A practical discussion between two pharmacists with an interest in heart failure about identifying heart failure and optimising treatment in primary care.
28 March 2023 · Enalapril is the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
11 May 2023 · Very limited data suggest breastmilk levels are likely to be low, but other medicine classes are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
7 July 2023 · Antiplatelets can be used with caution in breastfeeding. Avoid exposure to aspirin if infant has a fever. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
2 June 2023 · Labetalol, metoprolol or propranolol are the beta-blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.