MHRA Warnings Part 6

Question 1

Should MAOIs be stopped before surgery

Answer 1

YES (2 weeks before)

Question 2

When should COC be stopped before a major elective surgery

Answer 2

4 weeks before

Question 3

What can be used before a surgery to reduce gastric fluid volume

Answer 3

Cimetidine (H2 receptor Antagonists)

Question 4

What is the main use for Misoprostol

Answer 4

prevention of NSAID induced gastric ulcers

Question 5

What is the preferred contraceptive during breastfeeding

Answer 5

Progesterone Only Pill

Question 6

When can a mother start combined oral contraception after birth

Answer 6

3 weeks

Question 7

When should a mother wait 6 weeks after birth to start using combined oral contraception

Answer 7

• if breastfeeding
• if has risk factors for VTE

Question 8

What is the antidote for iron overdose

Answer 8

Deferoxamine

Question 9

What time of day should PPIs be taken

Answer 9

30 to 60 mins after a meal