North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
10-01-04 Hyperuricaemia associated with cytotoxic drugs
Allopurinol
Formulary
An allopurinol 100mg in 5ml suspension (
unlicensed) is also approved for use.
Rasburicase
Formulary
Only approved for prophylactic use in high risk patients.
Sulfinpyrazole
Formulary
Tablets: 100mg, 200mg
Links
Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Asymptomatic Liver Blood Test Abnormalities
MHRA: Febuxostat: updated advice for the treatment of patients with a history of major cardiovascular disease (May 2023)
NICE NG100: Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management
NICE NG219: Gout: diagnosis and management
NICE NG226: Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management
NICE TA397: Belimumab for treating active autoantibody-positive systemic lupus erythematosus
NTAG: Transanal irrigation (TAI) systems (Peristeen Plus®, Aquaflush®, and QuFora®) for neurogenic bowel dysfunction, chronic constipation and chronic faecal incontinence
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