MHRA Warnings Part 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Should MAOIs be stopped before surgery
A
YES (2 weeks before)
2
Q
When should COC be stopped before a major elective surgery
A
4 weeks before
3
Q
What can be used before a surgery to reduce gastric fluid volume
A
Cimetidine (H2 receptor Antagonists)
4
Q
What is the main use for Misoprostol
A
prevention of NSAID induced gastric ulcers
5
Q
What is the preferred contraceptive during breastfeeding
A
Progesterone Only Pill
6
Q
When can a mother start combined oral contraception after birth
A
3 weeks
7
Q
When should a mother wait 6 weeks after birth to start using combined oral contraception
A
- if breastfeeding
- if has risk factors for VTE
8
Q
What is the antidote for iron overdose
A
Deferoxamine
9
Q
What time of day should PPIs be taken
A
30 to 60 mins after a meal
