Fluoroquinolone side effects (HP286)

Fluoroquinolone side effects (HP286)

Purpose:
This protocol will:
  1. make sure users convey the risks of Floroquinolone antibiotics to patients when prescribing.

What does it actually do?

The protocol performs the following functions:
  1. On selecting any floroquinolone drug the user is presented with a warning highlighting side effects and risks

What does it look like?


System Dependencies:

Relies on you using the clinical system to record prescribing of medication

System Trigger

System Trigger: Select a drug
Run mode: Always run 
Drug group: Add 4-quinolones 
Enable trigger for: All clinical prescribers

Fitting your practice

Your team need to be aware of the side effect profile of these medications and that this alert has been set live in your system.

How to get it

Optional Handy Protocols will need to be 'activated' within your clinical system. See our support article for instructions: How to locate Optional Handy Protocols and Activate these

Support Information

Development Log

VERSION NUMBER 1.0.0

Published 9.1.24
Release notes: Initial release

Communications Log

🚨 Attention Healthcare Providers! 🚨

 

Introducing our latest protocol: HP286 Fluoroquinolone Side Effects.

 

Are you prescribing fluoroquinolone antibiotics? Ensure patient safety with our new protocol! 🛡️

 

🔍 What does it do?

 

When selecting a fluoroquinolone drug in the EPR, our protocol provides a screen pop-up, warning about potential tendon, muscle, joint, nervous system, and psychological side effects.

 

💡 How does it benefit you?

 

·      Promotes patient safety

·      Raises awareness of potential side effects

·      Ensures healthcare providers are fully informed and equipped to make safe prescribing decisions

 

Stay informed and prioritize patient safety with HP286! 💪

 

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