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Healthcare professionals prescribing fluoroquinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin) are reminded to be alert to the risk of disabling and potentially long-lasting or irreversible side effects. Do not prescribe fluoroquinolones for non-severe or self-limiting infections, or for mild to...
We want to remind healthcare professionals that use of systemic (oral and injectable) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy).
A scoping study on the co-benefits and risks of climate mitigation actions.
Healthcare professionals prescribing nitrofurantoin should be alert to the risks of pulmonary and hepatic adverse drug reactions and advise patients to be vigilant for the signs and symptoms in need of further investigation.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
Whether you’re a patient, healthcare professional or carer, this year’s #MedSafetyWeek campaign is calling on you to help improve the safety of medical products by reporting any suspected side effects and adverse incidents to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Healthcare professionals prescribing fluoroquinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, delafloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin) are reminded to be alert to the risk of psychiatric reactions, including depression and psychotic reactions, which may potentially lead to thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts. Healthcare professionals are...
The MHRA has reviewed the latest evidence relating to the very rare risk of PRES and RCVS associated with medicines containing pseudoephedrine
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
There is a risk of harmful drug interactions with the ritonavir component of the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid▼ due to its inhibition of the enzyme CYP3A, which metabolises many commonly used drugs. Prescribers should obtain a detailed patient history of current...
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How a competent authority must decide if a plan or project proposal that affects a European site can go ahead.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
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