Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
5 Infections
Prescribers must follow the relevant local and national guidance when treating an infection. Some anti-infectives require approval from the local Trust microbiology team for use, consult local guidance for further information.Not all anti-infectives listed in this chapter will be available in all localities; availability will be guided by local need and resistance patterns. |
05-03-01 Other antiretrovirals
Other drugs for the treatment of HIV infection are available on request. Contact pharmacy for advice.
Other drugs for the treatment of HIV infection are available on request. Contact pharmacy for advice.
| Abacavir with Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Triumeq® |
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Tablets abacavir (as abacavir sulfate) 600 mg, dolutegravir (as dolutegravir sodium) 50 mg, lamivudine 300 mg
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 MHRA: Abacavir: risk of myocardial infarction—update from epidemiological studies |
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Specialist prescribing only| Darunavir with Cobicistat Rezolsta® |
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Tablets cobicistat 150mg, darunavir (as darunavir ethanolate) 800mg
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MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects MHRA: Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1 |
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| Darunavir with Cobicistat, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir alafenamide Symtuza® |
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Tablets cobicistat 150 mg, darunavir (as darunavir ethanolate) 800 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg, tenofovir alafenamide (as tenofovir alafenamide fumarate) 10 mg
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MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects MHRA: Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1 |
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| Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Dovato® |
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Tablets dolutegravir (as dolutegravir sodium) 50mg, Lamivudine 300mg
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MHRA: Dolutegravir (Tivicay▼, Triumeq▼, Juluca▼): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects |
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Specialist prescribing only| Dolutegravir and Rilpivirine Juluca® |
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Tablets 50mg/25mg
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MHRA: Dolutegravir (Tivicay▼, Triumeq▼, Juluca▼): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects |
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Links
- Remdesivir for patients hospitalised with COVID-19 (adults and children aged 12 years and older) - Supply Disruption
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals: Antimicrobial Formulary- Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Primary Care: Summary of Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance – Managing Common Infections
- British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
- British HIV Association: Current Guidelines
- Clinical commissioning policy statement: Stribild for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults
- Dapsone for the treatment of Dermatitis Herpetiformis, other dermatoses and Vasculitis shared care guideline
- EACS Guidelines
- East Lancashire Primary Care: Antimicrobial guide primary care
- East Lancashire Secondary Care: Antimicrobial guide secondary care
- Greater Preston, Chorley and South Ribble/LSCFT/Morecambe Bay Primary Care: NICE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections
- HIV Drug Interactions
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Secondary Care: Tap on the bugs app (App store)
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Secondary Care: Tap on the bugs app (Google)
- LSCMMG Recurrent UTI Prophylactic Antibiotic Pathway
- MHRA Drug Safety Update July 2018: Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Oct 2018: Ritonavir-containing products: reports of interaction with levothyroxine leading to reduced thyroxine levels
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Oct 2018: Ritonavir-containing products: reports of interaction with levothyroxine leading to reduced thyroxine levels
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Oct 2020: Dolutegravir (Tivicay, Triumeq, Juluca): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Oct 2020: Dolutegravir (Tivicay, Triumeq, Juluca): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Abacavir: risk of myocardial infarction—update from epidemiological studies
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Etravirine: reports of severe hypersensitivity reactions
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: Saquinavir: update on potential risk of arrhythmia
- MHRA DSU April 2019: Elvitegravir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA safety information on adverse effects April 2011
- MHRA: Abacavir: risk of myocardial infarction—update from epidemiological studies
- MHRA: Abacavir: risk of myocardial infarction—update from epidemiological studies
- MHRA: Abacavir: risk of myocardial infarction—update from epidemiological studies
- MHRA: Abacavir: risk of myocardial infarction—update from epidemiological studies
- MHRA: Baricitinib (Olumiant▼): increased risk of diverticulitis, particularly in patients with risk factors
- MHRA: Baricitinib (Olumiant▼): risk of venous thromboembolism
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: Cobicistat, ritonavir and coadministration with a steroid: risk of systemic corticosteroid adverse effects
- MHRA: COVID-19 antivirals: reporting to the UK COVID-19 Antivirals Pregnancy Registry
- MHRA: COVID-19 antivirals: reporting to the UK COVID-19 Antivirals Pregnancy Registry
- MHRA: COVID-19 antivirals: reporting to the UK COVID-19 Antivirals Pregnancy Registry
- MHRA: Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA: Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA: Darunavir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA: Dolutegravir (Tivicay▼, Triumeq▼, Juluca▼): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects
- MHRA: Dolutegravir (Tivicay▼, Triumeq▼, Juluca▼): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects
- MHRA: Dolutegravir (Tivicay▼, Triumeq▼, Juluca▼): updated advice on increased risk of neural tube defects
- MHRA: Elvitegravir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA: Elvitegravir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA: Elvitegravir boosted with cobicistat: avoid use in pregnancy due to risk of treatment failure and maternal-to-child transmission of HIV-1
- MHRA: Etravirine: reports of severe hypersensitivity reactions
- MHRA: Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: new measures to reduce risks of major cardiovascular events, malignancy, venous thromboembolism, serious infections and increased mortality
- MHRA: Nirmatrelvir, ritonavir (Paxlovid▼): be alert to the risk of drug interactions with ritonavir
- MHRA: Ritonavir-containing products: reports of interaction with levothyroxine leading to reduced thyroxine levels
- MHRA: Ritonavir-containing products: reports of interaction with levothyroxine leading to reduced thyroxine levels
- MHRA: Tocilizumab (RoActemra): rare risk of serious liver injury including cases requiring transplantation
- NHS England Interim Clinical Commissioning Policy: Remdesivir for patients hospitalised with COVID-19 (adults and children 12 years and older)
- NHSE: Clinical Commissioning Policy: Elvitegravir/cobicistat/ emtricitabine/tenofovir for treatment of HIV in adults
- NHSE: Tenofovir alafenamide for treatment of HIV 1 in adults and adolescents
- NICE CG165: Hepatitis B (chronic) - incorporates TA173
- NICE CG165: Hepatitis B (chronic): diagnosis and management
- NICE CG165: Hepatitis B (chronic): diagnosis and management
- NICE CG97: Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: management
- NICE ES27: COVID 19 rapid evidence summary: Remdesivir for treating hospitalised patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
- NICE NG109: Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing
- NICE NG112: Urinary tract infection (recurrent): antimicrobial prescribing
- NICE NG113: Urinary tract infection (catheter-associated): antimicrobial prescribing
- NICE NG120: Cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
- NICE NG125: Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment
- NICE NG19: Diabetic foot problems: prevention and management
- NICE NG191 COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG191: COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19
- NICE NG240: Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease: recognition, diagnosis and management
- NICE NG51: Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management
- NICE NG78: Cystic fibrosis: diagnosis and management
- NICE TA1056: Molnupiravir for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA1056: Molnupiravir for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA173: Hepatitis B (chronic) - tenofovir disoproxil
- NICE TA173: Tenofovir disoproxil for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
- NICE TA757: Cabotegravir with rilpivirine for treating HIV-1
- NICE TA757: Cabotegravir with rilpivirine for treating HIV-1
- NICE TA757:Cabotegravir with rilpivirine for treating HIV-1
- NICE TA878 Casirivimab plus imdevimab, nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA878 Casirivimab plus imdevimab, nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA878 Casirivimab plus imdevimab, nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA878: Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA878: Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA878: Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA878: Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA900:Tixagevimab plus cilgavimab for preventing COVID-19
- NICE TA971: Remdesivir and tixagevimab plus cilgavimab for treating COVID-19
- NICE TA971: Remdesivir and tixagevimab plus cilgavimab for treating COVID-19
- Publication of an interim clinical commissioning policy: Remdesivir for patients hospitalised with COVID-19 (adults and children aged 12 years and older).
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay: Antimicrobial guide secondary care
- West Lancashire Primary Care: Pan Mersey antimicrobial guide
- WHO: AWaRe classification of antibiotics for evaluation and monitoring of use, 2023