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Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding

6 February 2024Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) in practice

30 June 2023Support for prescribing decisions in people on interacting medicines, those with swallowing difficulties, renal impairment, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of trimethoprim tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

25 April 2023SPS PGD template for the supply of nitrofurantoin capsules/tablets for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Treating urinary disorders during breastfeeding

21 March 2023Oxybutynin is preferred for urinary disorders during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Calculating kidney function

16 December 2022We explain the different methods and their limitations that are used to measure kidney function. These methods are not interchangeable.

Assessing the impact of renal impairment on medicines safety

16 December 2022We advise on points to consider when undertaking medication reviews in adults with kidney disorders

Questions to ask when giving medicines advice in renal impairment

16 December 2022Information should be gathered about the renal impairment history or type of kidney disease to enable a risk assessment and decisions about treatment.

Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment

14 December 2022SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.

Urinary tract infection: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy
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