Misoprostol vaginal delivery system (Mysodelle): reports of excessive uterine contractions (tachysystole) unresponsive to tocolytic treatment
Monitor patients closely and remove the vaginal delivery system immediately in cases of excessive or prolonged uterine contractions, at the onset of labour, or if there is clinical concern for mother or baby.
Mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolic acid: updated contraception advice for male patients
Mycophenolate mofetil and its active metabolite mycophenolic acid, both used to prevent transplant rejection, are teratogenic and genotoxic.
Gadolinium-containing contrast agents: Omniscan and iv Magnevist no longer authorised, MultiHance and Primovist for use only in liver imaging
Omniscan and intravenous Magnevist are now no longer authorised for use and a product recall of any existing unexpired stock is underway.
Letters sent to healthcare professionals in January 2018
Letters were sent about Buccolam (midazolam), misoprostol vaginal delivery system (Mysodelle), noradrenaline, Relenza (zanamivir), mycophenolate mofetil/mycophenolic acid, Flolan, and Fludara.