Restricted use of oral antihistamines for sedation in children: MedSafe Update

Antihistamines are class of medications which are commonly used in getting relief from allergic symptoms. The most common therapeutic/adverse effect produced by antihistaminergic drugs is drowsiness (sleepiness). These sedating antihistaminic drugs are available as over the counter (OTC) medicine category and can be used for a range of conditions in both adults and children. MedSafe,

Drug Safety Alerts from New Zealand Health Authority

Drug Safety Alerts from New Zealand Health Authority-MedSafe

MedSafe- Health Authority of New Zealand government has released the below drug safety information in their latest issue-June-2020 to update public-(health care professionals & consumers) about the safe use of medicines.   Tramadol use Contradicted in children & elder patients (<75 y) Oral cleft defects associated with ondansetron   Tramadol use Contradicted in children &

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