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Key Medicine Shortages for May 2022

Guideline News for April 2022

The NHSGGC management of generalised convulsive status epilepticus in adults guideline has been updated.

Key changes

• Benzodiazepine options, doses and routes of administration for initial treatment have been updated
• Three antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are now included as treatment options when seizures persist following benzodiazepines:- Levetiracetam, sodium valproate and phenytoin
• Details of indications, cautions and considerations are included to help guide choice of treatment

All healthcare professionals involved in patient care have a responsibility to report suspected ADRs

Opioid choice
Patient factors
Indication
Observe
Independent check
Dose equivalence
Storage

MHRA Drug Safety Update for April 2022

Key messages: Lithium is a gold standard treatment for maintenance treatment of bipolar affective disorder Lithium has a high potential for toxicity and requires careful monitoring to ensure its safe and...

Key points SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors) are associated with a risk of bleeding, especially upper GI bleedingThe risk of GI bleeding ...

MHRA Drug Safety Update for March 2022