Table 1 – Types of vertigo (non-exhaustive list)[/caption]
Vomiting
In older people, dizziness significantly increases the risk of falls.7 Implementing appropriate interventions to address modifiable risk factors such as dizziness is of paramount importance. In cases of drug-induced dizziness, deprescribing can be considered if the medicine can be safely reduced, discontinued or substituted to prevent inappropriate prescribing cascades of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM), especially in the context of older people.29What does a Schedule 3 vaping consultation involve?
Find out what will be involved in vaping consultations and the documentation that will be required, as experts reveal the details at PSA24.
New CAL medicine storage guidance
Both Cautionary Advisory Label (CAL) 6 and CAL 13 have been overhauled to sharpen storage advice.
CAL 6 explanatory notes advice in Digital Australian Pharmaceutical...
Baclofen for alcohol dependence
Alcohol is an important part of the Australian culture and way of life. Unfortunately, the nation’s love affair with alcohol has made it the...
Patient death sparks turmeric and curcumin concerns
After 18 reports of liver injury, including one death, the TGA has issued a warning about the risks of taking turmeric and/or curcumin.
This is how patients should taper off all psychiatric medicines
This individualised approach to tapering off psychiatric medicines can help patients withdraw for good, said Dr Mark Horowitz at PSA24.
Are you prepared for the paracetamol regulation changes?
At the end of this month, new pack sizes will start to arrive in pharmacies – ahead of the impending scheduling change of paracetamol.
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