MCA Stability Tool

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Stability Notes

Cytotoxic medicine. Not recommended due to handler risk.

Stability Notes

No special precautions for storage.

Provenance

Compatibility information derived from Zavesca 100mg capsules (Janssen-Cilag Ltd).

Stability Notes

No special precautions for storage.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Zebinix 800mg tablets (BIAL Pharma UK Ltd).

Stability Notes

No special precautions for storage.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Zebinix 800mg tablets (BIAL Pharma UK Ltd).

Stability Notes

No special precautions for storage.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Zebinix 800mg tablets (BIAL Pharma UK Ltd).

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Medicines suitable for use in MCAs, although use is likely to be off-label.  Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary. Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or consider up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed).  Consider the risk to the individual from potency loss or dose variability, particularly with unsealed devices.  Monitor for any changes in therapeutic effect or increased adverse effects after MCA initiation.
There are concerns about stability and/or there is a lack of stability data available. These medicines can theoretically be used in MCAs, although use is likely to be off-label.  Mitigation measures may need to be considered.  Keep medicines in MCAs for the shortest time necessary.  Generally, up to 5 weeks maximum unless otherwise specified, or consider up to 8 weeks if the MCA is airtight (sealed). Consider the risk to the individual from potency loss or dose variability, particularly with unsealed devices. Monitor for any changes in therapeutic effect or increased adverse effects after MCA initiation.
Medicines under this category are not suitable for use in MCAs.
These medicines have not been reviewed by SPS.