This
website contains :
A list
of drugs that are considered SAFE
A list
of drugs which are considered UNSAFE
Guidance
on common prescribing problems
A link
to a searchable drug list
In most circumstances the SAFE
and UNSAFE
drug lists may be used to choose an appropriate
drug.
If no suitable drug is found
access the searchable list which indicates
the relative risk for drugs not on either
of the above lists, in relation to age,
sex and disease activity of your patient.
The risk
versus the benefit should be assessed and
discussed with the patient
For help
with this assessment you may wish to contact
an expert
centre
Patients
should be encouraged to report adverse reactions
(e.g. abdominal pain)
Patients
may require biochemical monitoring in the
early stages of treatment
Facilities
should be available for prompt diagnosis
and treatment
of an acute attack
PLEASE HELP US TO IMPROVE THE DATA BY
REPORTING YOUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE OF SAFE
OR UNSAFE USE OF A DRUG :
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