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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines

WEBRibonucleic acid (RNA) is the genetic material in viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus). Once inside a human cell, SARS-CoV-2 RNA acts as messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), which is a type of molecule used by the virus as instructions for making the proteins it needs to function. Human cells generate mRNA for the same …

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WEBPromethazine (oral): Do not use in children under 6 years of age due to the risk of psychiatric and central nervous system side effects. Medsafe is alerting people to a …

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Diclofenac (Voltaren) and risk of cardiovascular events

WEBRecent publications have suggested an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke with the use of diclofenac. Medsafe and the Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee (MARC) have concluded there is a very small increased risk of these effects with diclofenac, when used at high doses and for long-term therapy.

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Consumer Information Leaflets

WEBConsumer Information Leaflets. 24 January 2024. Epilepsy medicines and pregnancy (Te Reo version) (PDF 569 KB, 2 pages) 29 December 2023. New labelling …

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Paracetamol Osteo (Pharmacy Health)

WEBNew Zealand Consumer Medicine Information Paracetamol Osteo (Pharmacy Health) Paracetamol 665 mg Modified-release Tablet, coated . Page 1 of 7 . What is in this leaflet

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Regulation of Dietary Supplements

WEBRegulation of dietary supplements. Dietary supplements must comply with the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985. The regulations describe a number of requirements …

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Medsafe Online Recalls Database

WEBDatabase updated: 3 May 2024. The database is updated every Friday with information two days in arrears. This allows time for the sponsor to distribute the recall communication. …

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Risks of importing or prescribing ivermectin for prevention or

WEBWhen ingested in high doses, ivermectin can have a serious effect on humans, with symptoms including low blood pressure, worsening asthma, severe autoimmune disorders, seizures and liver damage. Stromectol is the only medicine containing ivermectin that is approved for use in New Zealand. It is approved for treating …

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Medicines with Restrictions

WEBMedicines consented under section 23 of the Medicines Act 1981 with restrictions: Clozapine. Dantron and Poloxamer 188. Pandemic & Pre-Pandemic Influenza Vaccines. …

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The pros and cons of taking statins

WEBIn general. Every 1 mmol/L reduction in cholesterol reduces your risk of a heart attack or …

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I've Missed a Dose; What Should I Do

WEB12 rows · Teaching a patient what to do if a dose is missed and providing strategies to minimise the number of missed doses appears a sensible approach. 3 Providing written …

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Diet Pills and Heart Problems

WEBIt has recently been found that these diet pills, even if taken years ago, could have caused thickening of the heart valves in some people. In most cases the thickening is mild and does not cause any health problems. In a few people this valve thickening can prevent the heart valves from closing properly (known medically as mitral or aortic

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Hypotonic-Hyporesponsive Episodes to Immunisation

WEBHypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes (HHE) are recognised serious reactions to immunisation, especially pertussis-containing vaccine. Management involves checking the airway, breathing and circulation, then hospitalisation as a precaution. In reported cases, full recovery has occurred and there has been no long term sequelae.

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