Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin
The Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin is produced six times a year by the Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee.
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2008
- Volume 27, Number 5 (October 2008)
Fatal interactions and reactions with colchicine: beware CYP3A4 inhibitors
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics and tendon disorders: still a problem
Drug-induced hyponatraemia - Volume 27, Number 4 (August 2008)
New "Blue card" reporting form for ADRs
High-dose vitamin B6 may cause peripheral neuropathy
Desmopressin and hyponatraemia - Volume 27, Number 3 (June 2008)
Severe skin reactions and venous thromboembolism with strontium ranelate (Protos)
Statins and muscle disorders - be careful with the dose
Hepatic toxicity with nitrofurantoin
- Volume 27, Number 2 (April 2008)
Nicorandil-associated ulceration
Withdrawal of lumiracoxib in Australia
Topiramate and other drugs causing glaucoma - Volume 27, Number 1 (February 2008)
MRI scans with gadolinium-containing contrast agents and the risk of NSF - caution in patients with renal impairment
Hepatic reactions with terbinafine
Interaction between glucosamine and warfarin
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2007
- Volume 26, Number 6 (December 2007)
Emerging cardiovascular concerns with rosiglitazone
Erythropoietins: aim for lower haemoglobin levels
Reports of hypersensitivity reactions to pregabalin
Transdermal medications - look for the patch - Volume 26, Number 5 (October 2007)
Thiazolidinediones and reduced bone density
Renal impairment with zoledronic acid
Dangers associated with chronic ingestion of colloidal silver - Volume 26, Number 4 (August 2007)
Rituximab and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Implanon: interactions and failure of contraception
Atypical antipsychotic agents and extrapyramidal side effects
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- Volume 26, Number 3 (June 2007)
Clozapine and myocarditis
Mirtazapine and blood dyscrasias
Black cohosh and liver toxicity - an update
ADRAC celebrates 300 Meetings - Volume 26, Number 2 (April 2007)
Aripiprazole and neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Varicella vaccine experience in Australia
Drugs of current interest - Volume 26, Number 1 (February 2007)
Traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) and Chinese medicines associated with heavy metal poisoning
Zolpidem and bizarre sleep related effects
Increased risk of fractures associated with enzyme-inducing antiepileptic medicines
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2006
- Volume 25, Number 6 (December 2006)
Drug induced pancreatitis
Leflunomide and interstitial lung disease
Tumour necrosis factor alpha inhibitors
Subscribe to the Bulletin on-line - Volume 25, Number 5 (October 2006)
Beware the triple whammy!
Leflunomide and peripheral neuropathy
Ezetimibe and depression - A possible signal
Subscribe to the Bulletin on-line - Volume 25, Number 4 (August 2006)
Osteonecrosis of the jaw with bisphosphonates
Dose reduction of LMWH (enoxaparin) in chronic kidney disease
Life threatening blood dyscrasias with oral terbinafine
- Volume 25, Number 3 (June 2006)
Problems with colloids in fluid resuscitation
Reactivation of hepatitis B virus following cytotoxic or immunosuppressant therapy
Sibutramine - Four years experience - Volume 25, Number 2 (April 2006)
Hepatotoxicity with black cohosh
Medical Alert devices
Interactions with macrolides
Changes to ADRAC membership - Volume 25, Number 1 (February 2006)
Deaths with galantamine in mild cognitive impairment studies
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
...Interactions with warfarin
...Remember tendon disorders
Ergot derivatives and fibrotic reactions
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2005
- Volume 24, Number 6 (December 2005)
Medicines and QT prolongation
Skin reactions with glucosamine
Warfarin-induced skin necrosis - Volume 24, Number 5 (October 2005)
Inadvertent paracetamol overdose
Please report paediatric adverse reactions
Screening guidelines for women exposed to DES in utero
Retirement of Dr John McEwen - Volume 24, Number 4 (August 2005)
Suicidality with SSRIs: adults and children
Ezetimibe and muscle disorders
Pathological gambling with cabergoline
Reporting problems with products other than medicines
- Volume 24, Number 3 (June 2005)
Acne, isotretinoin and suicidality
Genitourinary symptoms with reboxetine
The multiple toxicities of amiodarone
Antidepressants in children and adolescents
Pimecrolimus, skin cancer and lymphoma - Volume 24, Number 2 (April 2005)
Statins and peripheral neuropathy
Avascular necrosis with interferon alfa-2b in CML
Angioedema - still a problem with ACE inhibitors
Evidence-based medicine: pitfalls of overlooking safety - Volume 24, Number 1 (February 2005)
Adverse reactions to complementary medicines
Avoiding fetal abnormalities with isotretinoin
Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw
Statins contraindicated in pregnancy
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2004
- Volume 23, Number 6 (December 2004)
Use of SSRI antidepressants in children and adolescents
Cardiovascular risk with the selective COX-2 inhibitors
Propofol: danger of prolonged and high infusion rates in ICU - Volume 23, Number 5 (October 2004)
Australian experience with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Warnings for high dose tricyclic antidepressants
Terbinafine and blood dyscrasias
Cholinesterase inhibitors and cardiac arrhythmias
Quinine indications - cramps deleted - Volume 23, Number 4 (August 2004)
Cardiac valvulopathy with pergolide
Clopidogrel - haemorrhage and haematological disorders
Pulmonary toxicity with long-term nitrofurantoin
Tramadol-warfarin interaction
- Volume 23, Number 3 (June 2004)
The legacy of diethylstilboestrol (DES) from the 50s and 60s
Parecoxib - one shot only
Corticosteroids should be used with long-acting ß2-agonists
Atypical antipsychotics and hyperglycaemia - Volume 23, Number 2 (April 2004)
The risks and benefits of HRT
Macrolides and warfarin interaction
Bisphosphonates and ocular inflammation
SSRI antidepressants in children and adolescents - Volume 23, Number 1 (February 2004)
Risk factors for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with the statins
High dose cyproterone and hepatotoxicity
Serotonin syndrome
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2003
- Volume 22, Number 6 (December 2003)
Meningococcal C vaccine: early experience is reassuring
Harmful interactions
Post-partum NSAIDs may cause hypertension - Volume 22, Number 5 (October 2003)
Rofecoxib, celecoxib and cardiovascular risk
Convulsions and blood dyscrasias with mirtazapine
Anti-epileptic drugs, pregnancy and fetal malformations
Hormone replacement therapy - Volume 22, Number 4 (August 2003)
Maternal SSRI use and neonatal effects
ACE inhibitor, diuretic and NSAID: a dangerous combination
Serious gastrointestinal effects with celecoxib and rofecoxib
Travacalm - your reports make a difference!
- Volume 22, Number 3 (June 2003)
Hyponatraemia with SSRIs
Pregnancy despite depot medroxyprogesterone
Hepatic reactions with minocycline
Implanon and vaginal bleeding - Volume 22, Number 2 (April 2003)
Fluticasone and adrenal crisis
The glitazones - early experience
Interstitial nephritis with the proton pump inhibitors
Interactions with grapefruit juice - amendment - Volume 22, Number 1 (February 2003)
Tramadol - four years' experience
Minocycline and not so benign intracranial hypertension
Acute neuropsychiatric events with celecoxib and rofecoxib
Linezolid and peripheral neuropathy
Kava
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2002
- Volume 21, Number 4 (December 2002)
Interactions with grapefruit juice
Miconazole oral gel elevates INR - a reminder
Fluoroquinolones and tendon disorders
Online reporting of adverse reactions - coming soon - Volume 21, Number 3 (August 2002)
Patent blue V and anaphylaxis
Quinine and profound thrombocytopenia
Indapamide and hyponatraemia
Epoetin alfa and pure red cell aplasia
- Volume 21, Number 2 (June 2002)
Sildenafil - three years experience
Haemorrhagic cystitis with ticarcillin in cystic fibrosis patients
Venous thromboembolism with third generation oral contraceptives and cyproterone - Volume 21, Number 1 (February 2002)
Electrolyte disturbances with sodium picosulfate bowel cleansing products
Amiodarone and pulmonary toxicity
Interaction of rofecoxib with warfarin
Seeing things with zolpidem
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2001
- Volume 20, Number 4 (December 2001)
Tramadol and serotonin syndrome
Raloxifene and thromboembolic events
Your reports at work - drug safety in Australia - Volume 20, Number 3 (August 2001)
Extensive limb swelling and DTPa booster doses
P-glycoprotein - another way for drugs to interact
Nitrofurantoin and peripheral neuropathy
- Volume 20, Number 2 (June 2001)
Update on bupropion (Zyban SR)
Leflunomide: serious hepatic, blood, skin and respiratory reactions - Volume 20, Number 1 (February 2001)
Interaction of celecoxib and warfarin
Metformin and lactic acidosis - a reminder
Cerivastatin and rhabdomyolysis - avoid gemfibrozil
SSRIs and increased intraocular pressure
Warning: potential for confusion with Humalog
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 2000
- Volume 19, Number 4 (December 2000)
Restriction of indications for cisapride
Interaction between ergotamine and erythromycin
Methysergide and cardiac valvulopathy - Volume 19, Number 3 (August 2000)
Drug interactions and adverse drug reactions
Cyclosporin and St John's wort: CYP3A4
Simvastatin and nefazodone: CYP3A4
Perhexiline and paroxetine: CYP2D6
Fluvoxamine and warfarin: CYP1A2
- Volume 19, Number 2 (June 2000)
Celecoxib: early Australian reporting experience
Zanamivir and respiratory effects
Alert! Interactions with St John's wort
Valaciclovir: renal impairment and neuropsychiatric reactions - Volume 19, Number 1 (February 2000)
Drug-induced nightmares
Take care with vitamin K
Problems with caffeine
Allopurinol azathioprine interaction - a reminder
New drug update - leflunomide
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 1999
- Volume 18, Number 4 (December 1999)
Methotrexate misadventures
Constipation - it can be severe with clozapine
TTP with ticlopidine
Thanks for your reports - Volume 18, Number 3 (August 1999)
Tendinitis and tendon rupture with fluoroquinolones
Olanzapine: neutropenia, convulsions and NMS
A gut feeling for alendronate
- Volume 18, Number 2 (June 1999)
Depression with interferon
Coumadin and Marevan are not interchangeable
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth
A comparison of dicloxacillin with flucloxacillin - Volume 18, Number 1 (February 1999)
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists ? new drugs ...
... with some old problems
... and some new problems
Allergic reactions with echinacea
Update on visual field constriction with vigabatrin
Withdrawal of tolcapone
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 1998
- Volume 17, Number 4 (November 1998)
Nefazodone ? looks like an SSRI, but ...
... Hepatic dysfunction
... Visual disorders
Ondansetron and chest pain
Viagra is here! - Volume 17, Number 3 (August 1998)
Bruising and bleeding with SSRIs
Worldwide withdrawal of mibefradil
Drugs that make you forget
Depression with isotretinoin
- Volume 17, Number 2 (May 1998)
Ticlopidine update
Protease inhibitors
Methotrexate - name the day
Interaction between miconazole oral gel and warfarin - Volume 17, Number 1 (February 1998)
Paradoxical reactions with midazolam in children
Venlafaxine: not just an SSRI?
Depression - could it be the drug?
Withdrawal of fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 1997
- Volume 16, Number 4 (November 1997)
SSRIs and neonatal disorders ......
...... Withdrawal reactions
...... Breast milk transfer
Boxed warnings
Laboratory monitoring with calcitriol - an update
Fatal outcomes after sumatriptan - Volume 16, Number 3 (August 1997)
Alendronate oesophagitis - are precautions effective?
Pethidine and convulsions
Drug-induced gynaecomastia
Visual field defects with vigabatrin
- Volume 16, Number 2 (May 1997)
Kombucha tea
Clozapine induced neuroleptic malignant syndrome
The Achilles heel of fluoroquinolones
Paraesthesia with NSAIDS - Volume 16, Number 1 (February 1997)
Electrolyte disturbances with oral phosphate bowel preparations
Calcitriol and hypercalcaemia
Fluvastatin and muscle disorders - a class effect
Lamotrigine and severe skin reactions
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 1996
- Volume 15, Number 4 (November 1996)
Minocycline and ...... the liver, the CNS, the skin
Vitamin A and birth defects
Angioedema and ACE inhibitors
Moclobemide and hypertension is it drug-induced? - Volume 15, Number 3 (August 1996)
Cisapride and cardiac arrhythmias
Oral acyclovir and neurological reactions
SSRIs and genitourinary disorders
- Volume 15, Number 2 (May 1996)
Drug-induced liver disease ...
... Antibiotics of continuing concern
Hepatitis B vaccines - musculoskeletal reactions - Volume 15, Number 1 (February 1996)
Quinine and haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Terbinafine - a question of taste
SSRIs and withdrawal syndrome
Possible arrhythmias due to loratadine? - More help please
Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin 1995
- Volume 14, Number 4 (November 1995)
Nitrofurantoin and the lung
Omeprazole...
... and musculoskeletal problems
... and interstitial nephritis
Drug-induced pancreatitis - Volume 14, Number 3 (August 1995)
Cefaclor in the young patient: arthritis and arthralgia
Simvastatin and adverse endocrine effects in men
Lodema and the liver
Interaction of warfarin with macrolide antibiotics
- Volume 14, Number 2 (May 1995)
Amiodarone - a reminder
Fatal lactic acidosis with metformin
Hepatic reactions to ...... roxithromycin
...... and to ranitidine - Volume 14, Number 1 (February 1995)
Serious arrhythmias with intravenous erythromycin
Psychiatric effects of vigabatrin
Bronchospasm and NSAIDs over the counter