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  • Contraception
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Contraception/
    years), acute myocardial infarction or stroke Slight increase in risk of breast and cervical cancer - … Releases progestogen Prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus Insertion and removal with local …, that in addition to the above, thickens cervical mucus Effective for up to 5 years Over 99% effective Periods …
  • Antimicrobial guidelines
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Antimicrobial_guidelines/
    tds if localised or Cefalexin 20 mg/kg (750 mg) oral tds  5 days Lymphadenitis (cervical) Mild S … component) IV 6H (8H if < 6 months) If systemic compromise or high-risk cancer treatment or inpatient onset …