To see all protocols that comply with the WHO Essential Medicine List 
 Ranitidine recall:

The TGA has suspended the registration of all ranitidine medicines. Further information is available from the TGA safety alert. Ranitidine is included as a default premedication in eviQ protocols and alternative approaches should be considered based on assessment of individual patients, institutional policy and availability of alternative drugs [e.g. famotidine - see ID 3264 Premedication for prophylaxis of taxane hypersensitivity reactions (infusion related reactions and anaphylaxis)]. Refer to BOPA Position Statement - H2 antagonists in paclitaxel pre-medication regimens for more information.

This document is an evidence-based summary to complement treatment protocols and includes background and rationale for specific point of care actions. It is not intended to be a comprehensive literature review of all available evidence.

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29 Mar 2024