The following FAQs have been adapted from "Medicines Q&A" summaries produced by UK Medicines Information. The full documents, including references, are available from the National electronic Library for Medicines
How do different enteral feeding tubes affect drug administration?
May 2012How do the different types of enteral feeding tube available affect drug administration?
Appropriateness of miconazole oral gel for patients taking statins
April 2012Can miconazole oral gel be used by patients taking statins?
A patient has been admitted with pleural effusion. How should talc be administered?
March 2012How should talc be administered for chemical pleurodesis?
Are calcium plus vitamin D supplements safe for patients with peanut allergy?
February 2012Can patients with peanut allergy take calcium and vitamin D supplements?
The use of parenteral benzylpenicillins for the treatment of syphilis
January 2012How are parenteral benzylpenicillins used in the treatment of syphilis?
December 2011What is medication-overuse headache and how is it managed?
Should the use of oseltamivir be avoided for patients who are taking methotrexate?
November 2011Should the use of oseltamivir be avoided for patients who are taking methotrexate?
How should ankle oedema caused by calcium channel blockers be treated?
October 2011Your patient has swollen ankles linked with the use of calcium channel blockers how should how should ankle oedema caused by calcium channel blockers be treated?
What can you recommended to patients with renal impairment about taking glucosamine?
September 2011What can you recommended to patients with renal impairment about taking glucosamine?
What are the recommendations for breastfeeding after a medical termination of pregnancy?
July/August 2011Can mothers breastfeed after a medical termination of pregnancy?
Treatment of low and high magnesium levels
May 2011How are acute hypomagnesaemia and hypermagnesaemia treated in adults?
What is the evidence supporting the use of intravenous paracetamol?
April 2011What is the evidence to support the use of IV paracetamol for the treatment of pain?
Is potassium able to be given to patients by subcutaneous infusion?
February 2011Can potassium be given by subcutaneous infusion?
Help with treatment of depression in epilepsy
December 2010What is the most appropriate antidepressant to use for a patient with epilepsy?
Which contraceptive pills are suitable for patients taking hepatic enzyme-inducing medicines?
November 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: What is a suitable combined oral contraceptive pill for a patient who is taking medicines that induce hepatic enzymes?
Do proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of pneumonia?
September 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Are patients taking proton pump inhibitors at an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia?
A new mother is having trouble producing breast milk. What options are available to help?
July 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: What medicines can be used for the treatment of inadequate lactation?
Silver nitrate sticks for treating tissue hypergranulation
June 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can silver nitrate be used to treat hypergranulation tissue at gastrostomy sites?
Dear pharmacist. Should I take aspirin before my long-haul flight?
May 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Is there evidence to support the use of aspirin for prevention of venous thromboembolism during long-haul flights?
Use of ARBs for patients who develop angioedema following ACE inhibitor treatment
April 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can angiotensin II receptor blockers be taken if angioedema has occurred with ACE inhibitor treatment?
Interchangeability of oral mesalazine products
February 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: What are the differences between different brands of mesalazine tablets?
Safety of prescribing proton pump inhibitors for pregnant patients
January 2010UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can proton pump inhibitors be used during pregnancy?
Treatment of psoriasis with fumaric acid esters
December 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: What is the evidence for efficacy and safety of fumaric acid esters for treating psoriasis?
Triptans and selective serotonin/noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors — is there an interaction?
November 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Is there an interaction between triptans and SSRI antidepressants?
Oseltamivir for patients with renal impairment
September 2009The “Medicines Q&A” from UK Medicines Information that was adapted for the Clinical Pharmacist FAQ “Oseltamivir for patients with renal impairment” (2009;1:366) has been withdrawn from the National electronic Library for Medicines, owing to the recent revision of a guideline referenced within the text
Use of epoetin products for Jehovah’s Witnesses
July/August 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can epoetin be used in Jehovah’s Witness patients in accordance with their beliefs?
Olive oil treatment for cradle cap — can it worsen the condition?
June 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can the use of olive oil to treat a baby’s cradle cap make the condition worse?
Alcohol consumption during low-dose weekly methotrexate therapy
May 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Can patients drink alcohol while taking long-term low-dose methotrexate?
Ophthalmic chloramphenicol for breastfeeding mothers — is it safe for the infant?
April 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: Is ophthalmic chloramphenicol safe for use in breastfeeding?
Continuous infusion of proton pump inhibitors to treat upper-GI bleeding
March 2009How should continuous infusions of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) be given for acute upper-gastrointestinal bleeding?
Glucosamine products are commonly used for osteoarthritis. What side effects might patients experience?
February 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: What are the adverse effects of glucosamine?
Safe administration of intravenous potassium for treating hypokalaemia in hospital
January 2009UK Medicines Information summarises the evidence for this frequently asked question: How should intravenous potassium chloride be administered to adults?
