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Search Results : Oedema (Spironolactone - Oedema)

Records returned : 10 (on 29 May 2025 at 13:14:03). Return to search results for ' Oedema '.

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NFD1

Non formulary

NFD2

Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.

Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply

Restrictions apply

Safety Alert

Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place

Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.

NHSE

Treatment commissioned by NHS England

CDF

Cancer Drugs Fund

ICB

Treatment commissioned by the ICB

BlueTeq form to be completed

NICE

Link to the NICE website

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Red

Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians

Amber

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care under a formal shared care agreement

Green

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.

Green (see narrative)

GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing. Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page where additional information may be conveyed as to the place in therapy or restrictions for use that have been locally agreed.

Non Formulary

Not recommended for use in any health setting across the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System

Blue

Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care WITHOUT a formal shared care agreement. Please note that in some circumstances a specialist may recommend that prescribing can be started in primary care.

See narrative

See narrative - may be applied in instances where a traffic light status has not yet been agreed but an entry to the formulary has been made to clarify interim arrangements.

Drug

Indication

Status

Restrictions/Comments

Formulary Status

Links

1. Spironolactone

Drug:

Spironolactone

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

2. Amiloride hydrochloride

Drug:

Amiloride hydrochloride

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

3. Bendroflumethiazide

Drug:

Bendroflumethiazide

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

4. Bumetanide

Drug:

Bumetanide

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

9. Bumetanide

Drug:

Bumetanide

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Red

Formulations :

Injection

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

5. Co-amilofruse (Amiloride hydrochloride/frusemide)

Drug:

Co-amilofruse (Amiloride hydrochloride/frusemide)

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

6. Co-amilozide (Amiloride hydrochloride/hydrochlorot

Drug:

Co-amilozide (Amiloride hydrochloride/hydrochlorot

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

7. Furosemide

Drug:

Furosemide

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Green

Formulations :

Injection
Oral solution
Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

SPC

8. Metolazone

Drug:

Metolazone

Indication :

Oedema

Status :

Blue

Formulations :

Tablets

Restrictions / Comments:

Important

The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand

Prescribing in primary care on recommendation of specialist team only. The licensed (Xaqua) and unlicensed (Zaroxolyn) tablets have different bioavailabilities. These products are not interchangable=Prescribe by Brand

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :