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Cyclophosphamide: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph
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Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of cyclophosphamide
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Oxaliplatin: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph
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Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of oxaliplatin
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Doxorubicin: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph
16 October 2020
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Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of doxorubicin
Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines
2 March 2021
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Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.
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An example worked scenario to support you when switching or advising on switching between morphine and other oral opioids in cancer and palliative care
Managing peripheral oedema caused by calcium channel blockers
26 September 2022
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All calcium channel blockers may cause peripheral oedema. There are different treatment options and the incidence can be affected by different factors.
Compatibility of nebuliser solution combinations
22 June 2022
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Guidance on what to consider when mixing nebuliser solutions and advice on which combinations are compatible.
Using antidiabetic medicines during breastfeeding
2 February 2023
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Insulin or metformin are the preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using folic acid with methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis
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Folic acid is used to reduce methotrexate associated adverse effects in people with rheumatoid arthritis. This page guides appropriate dosing.
Using lipid-lowering medicines during breastfeeding
21 April 2023
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Rosuvastatin, pravastatin and atorvastatin are preferred; simvastatin and ezetimibe can also be used. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
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