Maintenance doses of brolucizumab (after the first 3 doses) should not be given at intervals of less than 8 weeks apart.
Published: 2022-01-18T13:18:29Z
Albumin-bound paclitaxel formulations for infusion (nab-paclitaxel; brand names Abraxane, Pazenir) differ from conventional paclitaxel medicines in their authorised indications, pharmacokinetics, recommended dosages, and pre…
Published: 2022-01-18T13:18:21Z
Recent information relating to COVID-19 vaccines and medicines that has been published since the December 2021 issue of Drug Safety Update, up to 13 January 2022.
Published: 2022-01-18T13:18:13Z
A summary of recent letters, medicine recalls and notifications sent to healthcare professionals.
Published: 2022-01-18T13:18:06Z
We remind healthcare professionals that elderly patients are at an increased risk of adverse neurological and cardiac effects when being treated with haloperidol for delirium. The lowest possible dose of haloperidol should b…
Published: 2021-12-10T11:01:51Z
Fatal cases of tumour lysis syndrome (TLS) have been reported, some occurring in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia receiving the lowest venetoclax dose used in the dose-titration schedule. For all patients, it is i…
Published: 2021-12-10T11:01:39Z
The authorisation holder for dapagliflozin has withdrawn the indication for type 1 diabetes mellitus. The removal of the type 1 diabetes indication is not due to any new safety concerns and the other indications of dapaglifl…
Published: 2021-12-10T11:01:20Z
Recent information relating to COVID-19 vaccines and medicines that has been published since the November 2021 issue of Drug Safety Update, up to 3 December 2021.
Published: 2021-12-10T11:01:10Z
A summary of recent letters, medicine recalls and notifications sent to healthcare professionals.
Published: 2021-12-10T11:00:52Z
A standardised pre-vaccination checklist has been introduced to ensure the yellow fever vaccine is indicated for the intended travel destination and to enable vaccinators to identify existing contraindications or precautions…
Published: 2021-11-16T14:22:56Z