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[Updated] Loperamide: Risk of Acute Pancreatitis

DISCLAIMER: This publication is aimed at health professionals. The information is meant to provide updates on medication safety issues, and not as a substitute for clinical judgment. While reasonable…

MedSafetyWeek

Thanks for Joining #MedSafetyWeek 2023 πŸ’–

As #MedSafetyWeek draws to a close, the safety of medicines and patients everywhere remains a top priority. 😡 If you suspect you’re experiencing a side effect from a medicine, βœ…remember to submit a…

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Hello πŸ‘‹ Are You a Pharmacist? πŸ§‘βš•πŸ‘©

Are you a pharmacist? πŸ§‘‍βš•πŸ‘©οΈ πŸ’Š You are the first point of contact for patients when they have questions about their medicines. You can advise how to prevent or manage side effects and how to report…

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Hi! Are You a Nurse? πŸ₯

Are you a nurse? πŸ₯ πŸ’Š You meet patients regularly and can listen to their concerns. πŸ‘‚ πŸ’‰While administering medications, you can discuss possible side effects and how to report them.πŸ₯ πŸ₯ Help us make…

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πŸ“£ #MedSafetyWeek kicks off today!

πŸ“£ #MedSafetyWeek kicks off today! πŸ“£ #MedSafetyWeek bermula hari ini! Throughout the week we are encouraging people to use NPRA ADR/AEFI Reporting System to report suspected side effects from…

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Get Ready for #MedSafetyWeek 2023!

Join us next week for #MedSafetyWeek πŸ“† 84 countries 🌎 will come together to encourage the reporting of suspected side effects from medicines. Get involved and help us make medicines safer for all!…

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Safety Alerts

Cephalosporins: Risk of Seizures

Overview Cephalosporins are a group of beta-lactam antibiotics widely used to treat a range of bacterial infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.1-2 There are five (5)…