HPRA

Our latest Drug Safety Newsletter offers healthcare professionals essential information on the safe and effective use of medicines. It includes information on:

➡️ Fezolinetant: Risk of drug induced liver injury with new recommendations on liver function monitoring.

➡️ Enzalutamide and digoxin: Laboratory test interference may cause falsely elevated digoxin plasma levels, with a reminder of the existing interaction.

➡️ Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues: Highlight and reminder of certain safety aspects.

➡️ Updates to product information: Macrogol 3350 with electrolytes (oral use), trimethoprim, and domperidone medicines.

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Don’t let travel commitments or holiday closures catch you off guard. Make sure your pet has enough of any prescribed medications to last through Christmas and as always keep these stored safely in their original packaging.

See our safety tips for using medicines and medical devices this Christmas: hpra.ie/news-events/ne…

If you keep a first aid box at home, check that you have the medicines, medical devices and other supplies needed to treat minor ailments this Christmas.

This could include paracetamol and ibuprofen as well as a thermometer, plasters, bandages and sterile wipes.

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Feeling under the weather? If you are taking over-the-counter medicines this festive period, make sure to read the patient information leaflet and follow the instructions for use.  

Remember, many cold, flu, and pain medicines contain paracetamol so check the ingredients carefully. You could take too much paracetamol by mistake. 

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If you’re travelling with essential medicines or medical devices this Christmas, see our tips.

Store them safely and securely, and avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures for extended periods.

If your medical device relies on electricity or batteries, ensure you have backups in case of power outages or travel delays.  

Make sure you have the right adaptor for the country you are travelling to.

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