Daily Archives: November 29, 2017

Previously unidentified potential risk of visual color distortions with Pregabalin

Pregabalin is a gama aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue used in the treatment of pain due to nerve injury, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders. Pregabalin is registered in Uganda, and known to be prescribed in the management of neuropathic pain and anxiety disorders. Case series reviewed from the WHO global database of individual case safety reports…

Risk of Abortion and birth defects with fluconazole

Fluconazole is used in the treatment and prevention of specified fungal infections in adults and children. Management of opportunistic fungal infections among HIV infected mothers, and the inherent increased risk of fungal infections during pregnancy may call for Fluconazole use. Review of current literature has shown evidence to suggest an increased risk of spontaneous abortion…