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Allergy to local anaesthetic agents used in dentistry – what are the signs, symptoms, alternative diagnoses and management options?

10 August 2019This updated Medicines Q&A addresses the signs and symptoms of local anaesthetic hypersensitivity, differential diagnoses and management of a patient with suspected allergy to local…

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

9 June 2020NSAIDs 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…

What medicines should be avoided by patients suffering from "sulfa allergy"?

12 June 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited evidence available on cross-sensitivity between sulfonamide-containing medicines and lists classes of medication that contain a sulfonamide in their…

Safety in Lactation: Immunoglobulins

21 September 2020Immunoglobulins are considered to be compatible with breastfeeding and may contribute to the transfer of protective antibodies to the neonate.

Safety in Lactation: Other immunomodulating drugs

21 September 2020Several drugs in this section (dimethyl fumerate, interferon beta, fingolimod, glatiramer, natalizumab) are used in multiple sclerosis (MS) but are not normally interchangeable as they…

What issues should be considered in patients with peanut allergy requiring a medicine containing soya?

16 October 2020Peanut and soya belong to the same plant family, so there is concern about cross-sensitivity. This Medicines Q&A (updated April 2020) discusses the issues to…

Managing anaphylaxis in the COVID-19 vaccination setting

29 December 2020Advice on managing anaphylaxis in the vaccination setting with specific reference to COVID-19 vaccines.

Hayfever or allergic rhinitis: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of hayfever or allergic rhinitis in pregnancy

Using antihistamines during breastfeeding

27 January 2022Guidance on continuing or initiating commonly used antihistamines whilst breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Understanding the characteristics of VidPrevtyn Beta

27 March 2023An overview of the VidPrevtyn Beta vaccine and signposts to other useful resources