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Guidance
Intrathecal administration
Understand what to consider when giving medicines via the intrathecal route and use our material to help inform your risk assessment.
Choosing an injectable medicine for intrathecal administration
11 August 2022
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The intrathecal route is a high risk route of administration. It is essential to consider the properties of the medicinal product when assessing the risk
Morphine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Morphine sulfate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Phenol: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Phenol products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Ropivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Ropivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Baclofen: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Baclofen products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Hydrocortisone: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Hydrocortisone products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Methotrexate: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Methotrexate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Etoposide: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Etoposide products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Lidocaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
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