Trazodone – Risk of postural hypotension and somnolence
Trazodone – Reminder on the risk of postural hypotension and somnolence in the elderly particularly in the context of polypharmacy Trazodone* is an antidepressant authorised in Ireland for the relief...
View ArticleOndansetron and QT interval prolongation
Ondansetron-updated information on posology to mitigate dose-dependent risk of QT interval prolongation Ondansetron* is a selective 5HT3 receptor antagonist indicated for the management of nausea and...
View ArticleOptimal use of nitrates in stable coronary artery disease
Nitrates offer coronary arteriolar and venous vasodilatation, which are the basis of symptomatic relief of effort angina. Download PDF: MIMS Ireland – SUPP – ESC guidelines- algorithm and tables...
View ArticlePrescribing information on anti-ischaemic-drugs
Table 1: Major side-effects, contra-indications, drug–drug interactions (DDI) and precautions of anti-ischaemic drugs [adapted from ESC guidelines]1 (List is not exhaustive: refer to summary of...
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Management of Patients with Stable Coronary Artery disease
Optimal medical treatment indicates at least one drug for angina/ischaemia relief plus drugs for event prevention (see algorithm below for fist line and second line therapies [adapted from ESC...
View ArticleBosulif ▼
Company: Pfizer Healthcare Ireland. Legal category: Prescription. High Tech. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Bosutinib (as monohydrate) 100mg, 500mg. Description: Yellow or red oval biconvex,...
View ArticleBeta-Prograne
Company: Tillomed Laboratories Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Prohibited in specific sports. Active ingredient: Propranolol hydrochloride 80mg, 160mg. Description: Hard, prolonged-release...
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Azyter
Company: Spectrum Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Azithromycin dihydrate 15mg/g. Description: Eye drops. Presentation: 6, €6.28....
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Forxiga and type 2 diabetes
Forxiga receives marketing authorisation for treatment of type 2 diabetes Download PDF AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd wishes to announce that the European Commission has granted marketing...
View ArticleStrontium ranelate (Protelos) and cardiovascular safety
Strontium ranelate (Protelos): New restricted indication and monitoring recommendations due to concerns regarding cardiovascular safety An EU review coordinated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA)...
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Aprok
Company: Spectrum-Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. Hospital. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Cefuroxime 50mg per vial. Description: Powder for solution for injection....
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Actelsar HCT
Company: Actavis Ireland Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. GMS. Sport prohibited. Active ingredients: Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 40mg/12.5mg, 80mg/12.5mg, 80mg/25mg. Description: White,...
View ArticleMcDonald criteria for diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Downlad PDF The 2010 McDonald criteria for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)1 Clinical Presentation Additional Data Needed 2 or more attacks (relapses) Objective clinical evidence of 2 or more...
View ArticleClassification of Multiple Sclerosis
Downlad PDF Classification of MS The sub-types of MS include: Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) 85% of patients who develop MS have RRMS Severity varies greatly in from individual to individual....
View ArticleDiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Downlad PDF Multiple sclerosis (MS) presents a number of diagnostic challenges. There is no single sign or symptom that is specific to MS and there are a variety of presenting symptoms. Moreover,...
View ArticleXtandi ▼
Company: Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. High Tech. . Active ingredient: Enzalutamide 40mg. Description: White to off-white oblong soft capsules marked ENZ on one side....
View ArticleJentadueto Licence Extension
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd and Eli Lilly and Co. would like to inform you of a licence extension for Jentadueto (linagliptin/metformin) 2.5/850mg and 2.5/1000mg for use in combination with insulin....
View ArticleTivicay ▼
Company: GlaxoSmithKline. Legal category: Prescription. Hospital. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Dolutegravir (sodium) 50mg. Description: Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablets marked SV 572...
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Company: GlaxoSmithKline. Legal category: Prescription. High Tech. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Dabrafenib (as mesilate) 50mg, 75mg. Description: Opaque, dark red or dark pink hard capsules...
View ArticleSimponi
Company: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ireland (Human Health) Ltd. Legal category: Prescription. High Tech. Sport permitted. Active ingredient: Golimumab 100mg/ml. Description: Solution for injection in...
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