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In the October issue of Prescrire International:
adverse effects of boceprevir, colchicine and fluourouracil

FREE DOWNLOAD In this sample page from the Adverse Effects section, haematological disorders with boceprevir, deaths linked to colchicine, and dosing errors with flourouracil.
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Boceprevir: serious haematological disorders

  • Monitoring blood cell counts is essential.

Colchicine: more deaths

  • Advanced age and renal failure are risk factors.

Fluorouracil: dosing errors with infusion pumps

  • Prevention includes double-checking.

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Prescrire Int 2014; 23 (153): 242. (Pdf, free)
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