Important Safety Information
- Refer to BNF: important safety information for all quinolones prior to prescribing.
- See summary of advice for prescribing for quinolones on East Region Formulary
- See MHRA Drug Safety Update January 2024
R.M & H.S 21-12-20
Who to refer:
- Patients with raised temperature or signs of sepsis or acute urinary retention – refer as an Emergency to On-call Urology team
- If Abnormal DRE, check PSA – refer as Urgent suspected cancer
- If no improvement in symptoms or if diagnostic uncertainty – refer to urology as routine
Who not to refer:
- Patients who respond to treatment
How to refer:
Refer via SCI Gateway Western General Hospital Urology
