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NPS RADAR May 2010NPS RADAR May 2010
NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.
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| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| NPS RADAR May 2010 Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Complete issue | NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals. |
| Methoxyflurane (Penthrox) for analgesia (doctor’s bag listing) Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Methoxyflurane provides rapid-acting short-term analgesia for use in initial management of acute trauma, via an inhaler device. To avoid renal toxicity, do not exceed maximum doses or use in people with renal impairment. |
| Colchicine for acute gout: updated information about dosing and drug interactions Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Updated information about dosing and drug interactions with colchicine for acute gout. |
| Melatonin prolonged-release tablets (Circadin) for primary insomnia in older people Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Prolonged-release melatonin may be used short-term for primary insomnia in people aged ≥ 55 years. It improves quality of sleep and morning alertness in about one-third of patients. |
| Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Web only item | Brief questionnaire for evaluating sleep |
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Date published: 2010-05-14 00:00:00
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