Thiopurines in Autoimmune Hepatitis
27th July 2021Autoimmune Hepatitis, also known as AIH, is usually a lifelong liver condition. It is an autoimmune disorder which means your body’s immune system (the body’s defence against illness) attacks your body’s own cells. Azathioprine & mercaptopurine are part of a group of medications called thiopurines which help to treat this condition. You will only need to take azathioprine or mercaptopurine …
Read morePlease bring your medicines into hospital with you
5th October 2020What do I have to do?When you are admitted to hospital, please bring all your medicines that you are taking, not just those prescribed by your GP. In an emergency situation, if you forget, please see if a relative or friend can bring them in for you. If this is a planned admission, make sure you have enough medicines for …
Read moreUnlicensed and off label medicines
28th May 2019What is this leaflet about?Sometimes a medicine is prescribed in a way that is not covered by its UK product licence. This does not mean that it is unsafe for use. This leaflet explains in more detail what ‘unlicensed’ and ‘off label’ mean and why some medicines are used in this way. You may wish to discuss this further with …
Read moreSome information about your steroid tablets
17th November 2017Your doctor has prescribed one of the following medicines for you to take: Prednisolone Dexamethasone Hydrocortisone This leaflet provides information that is common to all of them. If you need more specific information, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. What do the tablets do?The steroid tablets you have been given are not the same as anabolic steroids, which are misused …
Read moreOupatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
21st October 2016SummaryThis leaflet aims to provide you with information about the OPAT service. If you have any further questions, please speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you. What is OPAT?Antibiotics are medicines active against bugs or germs that can cause a significant infection. They can be given orally (by mouth) or injected into a vein: this is called intravenous …
Read moreOral Oxycodone
20th October 2016SummaryQuick-acting or immediate release oxycodone: Oxynorm® capsules, Oxynorm® liquid, Lynlor® capsules and others. Long-acting or modified release (12 hourly) oxycodone: Longtec® tablets, Oxycontin® tablets and others. There are different forms of morphine and different brands: check the name of the medicine on the box. Morphine is a strong opioid pain medication. What is oxycodone used for?Oxycodone is used for moderate …
Read moreOral morphine
20th October 2016SummaryQuick-acting or immediate release morphine: Oramorph® liquid, Sevredol® tablets. Long-acting or modified release (12 hourly) morphine: MST Continus® tablets or granules, Zomorph® capsules, Morphgesic® SR tablets, MXL® capsules and others. There are different forms of morphine and different brands: check the name of the medicine on the box. Morphine is a strong opioid pain medication. What is morphine used for?Morphine …
Read more‘Just in case’ medicines for palliative care
20th October 2016What are ‘Just in Case’ medicines?Other name: Anticipatory medicines These are medicines which are usually given by injection and are prescribed for you. They should only be administered by a trained healthcare professional. They are given to you to be kept in your home ‘just in case’ you need them. This means you could be given a medicine to help …
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