BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019

▶Ephynal(Imported (Italy)) Alpha tocopheryl acetate 100 mgEphynal 100 mg chewable tablets | 30 tablets Capsule ▶E-Caps(Ennogen H ...

lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from s ...

Chapter 10 10 Musculoskeletal system CONTENTS 1 Arthritis page 638 2 Neuromuscular disorders 646 2.1 Muscular dystrophy 647 2.2 ...

it, and enthesitis-related arthritis in children over 12 years who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy or ca ...

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS›INTERLEUKIN INHIBITORS Tocilizumab 24-May-2018 lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Active systemic juvenile idiopathic arth ...

2 years and older who have not responded adequately to NSAIDs, systemic corticosteroids and methotrexate, if the manufacturer ma ...

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS›TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR ALPHA (TNF-a) INHIBITORS Adalimumab 21-Feb-2018 lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Plaque psoriasis ...

lPRE-TREATMENT SCREENING TuberculosisPatients should be evaluated for tuberculosis before treatment. lMONITORING REQUIREMENTS ▶M ...

Psoriatic arthritis in adolescents who have had an inadequate response to methotrexate or who cannot tolerate it|Enthesitis-rela ...

lPRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING INFORMATIONEtanercept is a biological medicine. Biological medicines must be prescribed and dispense ...

lSIDE-EFFECTS ▶Common or very commonAbscess.alopecia.anaemia. asthenia.asthma.bone fracture.chest discomfort. depression.dizzine ...

Skeletal muscle relaxants The drugs described are used for the relief of chronic muscle spasm or spasticity associated with neur ...

▶Child:Initially 12 mg for 4 doses on days 0 , 14 , 28 and 63 , then 12 mg every 4 months, for advice on missed doses—consult pr ...

lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from s ...

▶Uncommon ▶With intrathecal useAlopecia.deep vein thrombosis. dehydration.flushing.hypertension.ileus.memory loss. pallor.parano ...

However, it has more gastro-intestinal side-effects than most other NSAIDs, and is associated with more frequent serious skin re ...

other NSAID—which includes those in whom attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin ...

papillary necrosis.seizure.sensation abnormal.severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs).shock.sleep disorders.stroke.taste alte ...

.dyspnoea.flushing.haemorrhage.hallucination. hyperkalaemia.hypersensitivity.insomnia.irritable bowel syndrome.leucopenia.myocar ...

lRENAL IMPAIRMENTAvoid if possible or use with caution. Avoid in severe impairment. Dose adjustmentsThe lowest effective dose sh ...