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Stability Notes

Store in airtight containers.

Provenance

Compatibility recommendation derived from Zemplar 1microgram capsules (AbbVie Ltd).

Stability Notes

Store in airtight containers.

Provenance

Compatibility recommendation derived from Zemplar 2microgram capulsts (AbbVie Ltd).

Stability Notes

Should be stored in airtight container. Protect from light

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets (Sanofi).

Stability Notes

Should be stored in airtight, light-resistant containers. Excessive humidity should be avoided.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Adizem-SR and XL 120mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Angitil SR 120 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd), Viazem XL 120mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd) and Zemtard 120 XL capsules (Galen Ltd).

Stability Notes

Should be stored in airtight, light-resistant containers. Excessive humidity should be avoided.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Adizem-SR and XL 180mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Angitil SR 180 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd), Viazem XL 180mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd) and Zemtard 180 XL capsules (Galen Ltd).

Stability Notes

Should be stored in airtight, light-resistant containers. Excessive humidity should be avoided.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Adizem-XL 240mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Angitil XL 240 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd), Viazem XL 240mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd) and Zemtard 240 XL capsules (Galen Ltd).

Stability Notes

Should be stored in airtight, light-resistant containers. Excessive humidity should be avoided.

Provenance

This compatibility recommendation is derived from Adizem-XL 300mg capsules (Napp Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Angitil XL 300 capsules (Ethypharm UK Ltd), Tildiem LA 300, Viazem XL 300mg capsules (Thornton & Ross Ltd) and Zemtard 300 XL capsules (Galen 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.