Revised SPC: Dipyridamole 50mg/5ml Oral Suspension
electronic Medicines Compendium
Angina pectoris, post procedural haemorrhage and operative haemorrhage have been added as adverse reactions of dipyridamole.
Revised SPC: Nebido (testosterone undecanoate) 1000mg/4ml, solution for injection
electronic Medicines Compendium
Section 4.4 of SPC now includes warning that testosterone should be used with caution in patients with thrombophilia, as there have been post-marketing studies and reports of thrombotic events in these patients during testosterone therapy.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
It is advised that INR should be monitored closely during treatment of chronic hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals in patients also receiving vitamin
K antagonists (e.g. warfarin), because of possible changes in liver function during treatment.
Incidence of venous thromboembolism in care homes: a prospective cohort study
British Journal of General Practice
During a mean follow-up period of 312 days, this observational cohort study (n=1011) reports an increased incidence of venous thromboembolism in care homes compared to the community setting in people aged over 70 years.
Valvular heart disease and pregnancy part II: management of prosthetic valves
Heart
This is a review of pregnancy risks in women with prosthetic heart valves, strategies for anticoagulation in women with mechanical heart valves, and the management of complications.
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