Criteria for Coverage of Exception Status Drugs
... ALEMTUZUMAB (Lemtrada 12 mg/1.2 mL (10mg/mL) concentrated solution for IV infusion in single-use vials) For the management of adult patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), with active disease defined by clinical and imaging features, who have had an inadequate response to interf ...
... ALEMTUZUMAB (Lemtrada 12 mg/1.2 mL (10mg/mL) concentrated solution for IV infusion in single-use vials) For the management of adult patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), with active disease defined by clinical and imaging features, who have had an inadequate response to interf ...
AGS BEERS Criteria
... The goal of this clinical tool is to improve care of older adults by reducing their exposure to Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMs). n This should be viewed as a guide for identifying medications for which the risks of use in older adults outweigh the benefits. n These criteria are not mean ...
... The goal of this clinical tool is to improve care of older adults by reducing their exposure to Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMs). n This should be viewed as a guide for identifying medications for which the risks of use in older adults outweigh the benefits. n These criteria are not mean ...
Edinburgh Research Explorer
... blinded to the allocation of the patients. Overall, these studies appear to have been of moderate to good quality. The Abelson-controlled Phase III clinical trial27 for bacterial conjunctivitis was performed with 316 randomized participants aged 1–96 years. A five-day regimen of 1% azithromycin ...
... blinded to the allocation of the patients. Overall, these studies appear to have been of moderate to good quality. The Abelson-controlled Phase III clinical trial27 for bacterial conjunctivitis was performed with 316 randomized participants aged 1–96 years. A five-day regimen of 1% azithromycin ...
In the year after going tobacco free
... When did treatment become about “making” someone do something? Treatment, especially inpatient and residential, is about providing a drug free environment where patients have an opportunity to learn more about their disease and consequences of their behavior and practice new behaviors to begin the p ...
... When did treatment become about “making” someone do something? Treatment, especially inpatient and residential, is about providing a drug free environment where patients have an opportunity to learn more about their disease and consequences of their behavior and practice new behaviors to begin the p ...
Glossary - Remodulin
... Heritable: Capable of being passed from one generation to the next. Idiopathic: A disease that has no known cause. Infused: Medicine that is continuously delivered through a catheter (very thin tube) that connects to a small pump outside the body. This is done in 1 of 2 ways • By subcutaneous (SC) ...
... Heritable: Capable of being passed from one generation to the next. Idiopathic: A disease that has no known cause. Infused: Medicine that is continuously delivered through a catheter (very thin tube) that connects to a small pump outside the body. This is done in 1 of 2 ways • By subcutaneous (SC) ...
Procalcitonin as a diagnostic tool in lower respiratory tract infections
... sarcoidosis. For all patients, the Acute Physiology, Age, and Chronic Health Evaluation score was calculated to verify the severity of disease. After approval by the local ethics committee, in accordance with German law, written informed consent was obtained from all subjects. ...
... sarcoidosis. For all patients, the Acute Physiology, Age, and Chronic Health Evaluation score was calculated to verify the severity of disease. After approval by the local ethics committee, in accordance with German law, written informed consent was obtained from all subjects. ...
First-Line Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma with
... Abnormal TSH concentrations have been documented in 62% of patients. Persistent primary hypothyroidism developed in 36% of patients after a range of 12 to 94 weeks of sunitinib therapy. Eighteen percent of patients taking sunitinib for 36 weeks developed hypothyroidism, 29% of patients taking suniti ...
... Abnormal TSH concentrations have been documented in 62% of patients. Persistent primary hypothyroidism developed in 36% of patients after a range of 12 to 94 weeks of sunitinib therapy. Eighteen percent of patients taking sunitinib for 36 weeks developed hypothyroidism, 29% of patients taking suniti ...
Managing Asthma During Pregnancy & Lactation
... Dictates only initial therapy in the untreated patients. • Intermittent asthma is appropriately treated with only shortacting beta-agonists for rescue and prevention of symptoms, such as those that occur with exercise. • Persistent asthma should be treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). If symp ...
... Dictates only initial therapy in the untreated patients. • Intermittent asthma is appropriately treated with only shortacting beta-agonists for rescue and prevention of symptoms, such as those that occur with exercise. • Persistent asthma should be treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). If symp ...
BNN - Bipolar Network News
... working with patients with bipolar disorder to better understand the long-term course and treatment of the illness. The newsletter is available free of charge to all who request it. Although the editors of the BNN have made every effort to report accurate information, much of the work detailed here ...
... working with patients with bipolar disorder to better understand the long-term course and treatment of the illness. The newsletter is available free of charge to all who request it. Although the editors of the BNN have made every effort to report accurate information, much of the work detailed here ...
The effect of inhaled mannitol on bronchial mucus clearance in
... lung function data is presented in table 1. All patients were studied when clinically stable. Any patients experiencing an infective exacerbation during the course of the study period were treated with antibiotics and recommenced the study a minimum of 10 days (oral or nebulized) or 14 days (intrave ...
... lung function data is presented in table 1. All patients were studied when clinically stable. Any patients experiencing an infective exacerbation during the course of the study period were treated with antibiotics and recommenced the study a minimum of 10 days (oral or nebulized) or 14 days (intrave ...
Summary: Although, dramatic advances in the prevention and
... nonselective β-Adrenergic Blockers. Pharmacodynamic and pharmokinetic effects of these agents are based on the half-life, β-1 receptor selectivity, sympathomimetic activity, lipophilicity and elimination to determine individual use. Agents with β-1 receptor selectivity can be used in patients with e ...
... nonselective β-Adrenergic Blockers. Pharmacodynamic and pharmokinetic effects of these agents are based on the half-life, β-1 receptor selectivity, sympathomimetic activity, lipophilicity and elimination to determine individual use. Agents with β-1 receptor selectivity can be used in patients with e ...
Endocrine manifestations of craniopharyngioma
... girls will experience Tanner 3 breast development within 1 year on the low dose of replacement. At a dose of 0.625 mg, Tanner 4 breast development will be reached over time. Since this estrogen dose also stimulates growth of the endometrium, progesterone should be added. Progesterone reduces uterine ...
... girls will experience Tanner 3 breast development within 1 year on the low dose of replacement. At a dose of 0.625 mg, Tanner 4 breast development will be reached over time. Since this estrogen dose also stimulates growth of the endometrium, progesterone should be added. Progesterone reduces uterine ...
Coactifed® Preparations - GlaxoSmithKline
... Codeine is secreted into human milk. In women with normal codeine metabolism (normal CYP2D6 activity), the amount of codeine secreted into human milk is low and dosedependent. However, some women are ultra-rapid metabolisers of codeine (see Contraindications, Ultra-Rapid Metabolisers of Codeine). Th ...
... Codeine is secreted into human milk. In women with normal codeine metabolism (normal CYP2D6 activity), the amount of codeine secreted into human milk is low and dosedependent. However, some women are ultra-rapid metabolisers of codeine (see Contraindications, Ultra-Rapid Metabolisers of Codeine). Th ...
continuing professional development Optimising inhaler technique
... clinic visit. Pharmacists can make a significant difference in this area by ensuring that any person prescribed an inhaler for the first time knows how to use the device correctly. However they should also recognise that people can pick up bad habits and ongoing technique should be examined at every ...
... clinic visit. Pharmacists can make a significant difference in this area by ensuring that any person prescribed an inhaler for the first time knows how to use the device correctly. However they should also recognise that people can pick up bad habits and ongoing technique should be examined at every ...
Antihistamines By J. Allen Meadows, MD French scientists first
... first time at home, several hours before bedtime. When you are sure that the medicine will not cause sedation, you then can take it any time as prescribed during the day. In persons who experience drowsiness, the sedation effect usually lessens over time, but may still cause significant impairment i ...
... first time at home, several hours before bedtime. When you are sure that the medicine will not cause sedation, you then can take it any time as prescribed during the day. In persons who experience drowsiness, the sedation effect usually lessens over time, but may still cause significant impairment i ...
Emergency Care and Transportation of Maritime Casualties
... operational knowledge. Most of that knowledge is already available. However, in the context of small vessels, it is dispersed under a number of specialised and individually prepared courses or, under bits of documented information. In addition, the background and theory that sustains SAR operational ...
... operational knowledge. Most of that knowledge is already available. However, in the context of small vessels, it is dispersed under a number of specialised and individually prepared courses or, under bits of documented information. In addition, the background and theory that sustains SAR operational ...
Drug-Coated Balloons for Coronary Artery Disease
... coronary artery disease.4 However, this demonstrated clinical efficacy of DES has been challenged by the rare and unpredictable risk of late stent thrombosis.5 During the past several years, drug-coated balloons (DCB) have emerged as a therapeutic alternative in treating coronary artery disease.6 It ...
... coronary artery disease.4 However, this demonstrated clinical efficacy of DES has been challenged by the rare and unpredictable risk of late stent thrombosis.5 During the past several years, drug-coated balloons (DCB) have emerged as a therapeutic alternative in treating coronary artery disease.6 It ...
PRODUCT INFORMATION DIFFLAM FORTE ANTI
... Category B2. Studies in animals are inadequate or may be lacking, but available data show no evidence of an increased occurrence of foetal damage. The safety of benzydamine hydrochloride has not been established in pregnant patients. Risk to benefit ratio should be established if Difflam Forte Anti- ...
... Category B2. Studies in animals are inadequate or may be lacking, but available data show no evidence of an increased occurrence of foetal damage. The safety of benzydamine hydrochloride has not been established in pregnant patients. Risk to benefit ratio should be established if Difflam Forte Anti- ...
Aetna Better Health® of New Jersey
... • An appropriate diagnosis/indication for the requested medication, • An appropriate dose of medication based on age and indication, • Documented trial of 2 formulary agents for an adequate duration have not been effective or tolerated OR • All other formulary medications are contraindicated based o ...
... • An appropriate diagnosis/indication for the requested medication, • An appropriate dose of medication based on age and indication, • Documented trial of 2 formulary agents for an adequate duration have not been effective or tolerated OR • All other formulary medications are contraindicated based o ...
Full Article
... arrhythmias may occur due to QT prolongation. But our patient did not use any other medication together with itraconazole. Okamoto et al. reported a case similar to ours’ in which itraconazole monotherapy, induced PACs and PVCs. Additionally their patient also developed a short run of ventricular ta ...
... arrhythmias may occur due to QT prolongation. But our patient did not use any other medication together with itraconazole. Okamoto et al. reported a case similar to ours’ in which itraconazole monotherapy, induced PACs and PVCs. Additionally their patient also developed a short run of ventricular ta ...
Several hospitals are participating in a study to test the efficacy of a
... initiation of neuroleptic therapy, tend to occur more frequently in children and young adults, and occur in males more often than females. The sustained eye deviation described in the question is a form of dystonia called an oculogyric crisis. These reactions are reversible with antihistamines (e.g. ...
... initiation of neuroleptic therapy, tend to occur more frequently in children and young adults, and occur in males more often than females. The sustained eye deviation described in the question is a form of dystonia called an oculogyric crisis. These reactions are reversible with antihistamines (e.g. ...