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Phenol: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Phenol products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Lidocaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Cytarabine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Cytarabine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Levobupivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Levobupivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Amikacin: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Amikacin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Colistimethate sodium: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Colistimethate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Ziconotide: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Ziconotide products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Preparing to use eculizumab biosimilar

6 March 2024Introducing biosimilar eculizumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.

Using gastrointestinal antispasmodics during breastfeeding

8 March 2024Hyoscine butylbromide, propantheline or peppermint oil are preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating rectal and anal disorders during breastfeeding

19 March 2024Rectal and anal topical preparations for haemorrhoids and anal fissures are compatible with breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

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