HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION • appropriately. (5.5, 6.1)
... SPRYCEL can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Adverse fetal and infant outcomes have been reported from women who have taken SPRYCEL during pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, embryo-fetal toxicities, including skeletal malformations, were observed in rats and rabbits at ...
... SPRYCEL can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Adverse fetal and infant outcomes have been reported from women who have taken SPRYCEL during pregnancy. In animal reproduction studies, embryo-fetal toxicities, including skeletal malformations, were observed in rats and rabbits at ...
The Secrets of Oral Chelation
... have found that in some cases the heavy metals can be stored deep in the brain and nerve ganglions and take longer to remove. As these heavy metals are mobilized from the deeper tissues, the hair analysis reading will actually appear higher for a short period of time indicating that these deeper dep ...
... have found that in some cases the heavy metals can be stored deep in the brain and nerve ganglions and take longer to remove. As these heavy metals are mobilized from the deeper tissues, the hair analysis reading will actually appear higher for a short period of time indicating that these deeper dep ...
Safe injection techniques
... However, two recent studies into depot (oil-based, slow release) injections in the UK (MacGabhann 1998, Quartermaine and Taylor 1995) compared the Z track with the air bubble technique, which is also intended to seal the medication in after injection. Quartermaine and Taylor (1995) suggested that th ...
... However, two recent studies into depot (oil-based, slow release) injections in the UK (MacGabhann 1998, Quartermaine and Taylor 1995) compared the Z track with the air bubble technique, which is also intended to seal the medication in after injection. Quartermaine and Taylor (1995) suggested that th ...
Cancer Nurse Coordinator Initiative Evaluation
... Being diagnosed with a high suspicion of cancer or cancer is extremely traumatic for people and their family/whānau. It is a time when people may be physically unwell and tired, and they and their family/whānau are emotionally fragile and stressed. During the process of diagnosis and treatment, pati ...
... Being diagnosed with a high suspicion of cancer or cancer is extremely traumatic for people and their family/whānau. It is a time when people may be physically unwell and tired, and they and their family/whānau are emotionally fragile and stressed. During the process of diagnosis and treatment, pati ...
Role of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of immune
... effective in promoting complete remission of LN. In a series of 18 patients with NL class III/IV/V,4 induction therapy with Rituximab associated with MMF maintenance immunosuppression induced complete or partial remission in 78% of the cases, which persisted up to one year in 67% of them. This combi ...
... effective in promoting complete remission of LN. In a series of 18 patients with NL class III/IV/V,4 induction therapy with Rituximab associated with MMF maintenance immunosuppression induced complete or partial remission in 78% of the cases, which persisted up to one year in 67% of them. This combi ...
– Diagnosis and Management of Asthma – Clinical Practice Guideline
... These guidelines outline the preferred approach for most patients. They are not intended to replace a clinician's judgment or to establish a protocol for all patients. It is understood that some patients will not fit the clinical condition contemplated by a guideline and that a guideline will rarely ...
... These guidelines outline the preferred approach for most patients. They are not intended to replace a clinician's judgment or to establish a protocol for all patients. It is understood that some patients will not fit the clinical condition contemplated by a guideline and that a guideline will rarely ...
Blepharitis Disease and Its Management
... Location: “Right, left or both eyes?” Blepharitis usually is bilateral, but any associated chalazion (stye) is often unilateral. Duration: “When did symptoms start?” Days or several months ago? Seasonal symptoms, such as those experienced during the spring or fall, may be associated with allergy dis ...
... Location: “Right, left or both eyes?” Blepharitis usually is bilateral, but any associated chalazion (stye) is often unilateral. Duration: “When did symptoms start?” Days or several months ago? Seasonal symptoms, such as those experienced during the spring or fall, may be associated with allergy dis ...
YOUR COMPLETE SOURCE FOR PARENTERAL NUTRITION
... Clinical studies of Nutrilipid® 20% did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general ...
... Clinical studies of Nutrilipid® 20% did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general ...
Combination Anti-Cholinergic COPD Therapy – Safety and
... • “In COPD patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl<50 mL/min), the intravenous administration of tiotropium resulted in doubling of the plasma concentrations (82% increase in AUC0–4), which was confirmed by plasma concentrations after dry powder inhalation” – Spiriva Package insert • ...
... • “In COPD patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl<50 mL/min), the intravenous administration of tiotropium resulted in doubling of the plasma concentrations (82% increase in AUC0–4), which was confirmed by plasma concentrations after dry powder inhalation” – Spiriva Package insert • ...
Press Release
... has changed the way pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is treated – with therapies across the continuum of care that have improved the long-term outcome for patients suffering from this devastating disease. We are fully committed to PAH and take our leadership role with great responsibility as we ...
... has changed the way pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is treated – with therapies across the continuum of care that have improved the long-term outcome for patients suffering from this devastating disease. We are fully committed to PAH and take our leadership role with great responsibility as we ...
Product Monograph
... The use of MAGNEVIST in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (GFR ≥30 to <89 mL/min/1.73m2) needs to be weighed against the risk of performing alternative medical imaging by health care professionals. MAGNEVIST should be used with caution in infants less than 1 year of age. NSF may result ...
... The use of MAGNEVIST in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (GFR ≥30 to <89 mL/min/1.73m2) needs to be weighed against the risk of performing alternative medical imaging by health care professionals. MAGNEVIST should be used with caution in infants less than 1 year of age. NSF may result ...
Hypnic Headache: Clinical Course and Treatment
... Caffeine (at least one cup of strong black coffee when awakening with headache) was reported to be effective in several cases [9•, 19]. Some studies even report it to be the most effective treatment option in HH [9•]. Most patients are afraid of disrupted sleep pattern after caffeine intake, althoug ...
... Caffeine (at least one cup of strong black coffee when awakening with headache) was reported to be effective in several cases [9•, 19]. Some studies even report it to be the most effective treatment option in HH [9•]. Most patients are afraid of disrupted sleep pattern after caffeine intake, althoug ...
... been contradicted by more recent findings with large samples and it now appears that doctors should not be discouraged from attempting withdrawal with patients who have been taking high dosages for long periods or who have failed to withdraw before because of severe symptoms. Positive outcome in the ...
MEDICAL AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT
... 60 percent.1 This reduction can be attributed, in part, to the introduction and use of more reliable contraceptive methods beginning in the mid-1990s; however, despite the wide range of available contraceptive methods (see Table 1), the rate of unintended pregnancies remains elevated, likely due to ...
... 60 percent.1 This reduction can be attributed, in part, to the introduction and use of more reliable contraceptive methods beginning in the mid-1990s; however, despite the wide range of available contraceptive methods (see Table 1), the rate of unintended pregnancies remains elevated, likely due to ...
Respiratory Care of the Morbidly Obese Patient
... common health condition, and its prevalence is increasing nationally and globally. Of all Americans between the ages of 26 and 75, 10 - 40% are obese, and nearly 5% are morbidly obese. The health consequences of obesity range from chronic conditions that reduce the general quality of life to a signi ...
... common health condition, and its prevalence is increasing nationally and globally. Of all Americans between the ages of 26 and 75, 10 - 40% are obese, and nearly 5% are morbidly obese. The health consequences of obesity range from chronic conditions that reduce the general quality of life to a signi ...
AmBisome (amphotericin B) liposome for injection
... 11 patients in the AmBisome group and 7 of 10 in the amphotericin B group. Study 97-0-034, a randomized, double-blind, comparative multi-center trial, evaluated the safety of AmBisome (3 and 5 mg/kg/day) compared with amphotericin B lipid complex (5 mg/kg/day) in the empirical treatment of 202 adult ...
... 11 patients in the AmBisome group and 7 of 10 in the amphotericin B group. Study 97-0-034, a randomized, double-blind, comparative multi-center trial, evaluated the safety of AmBisome (3 and 5 mg/kg/day) compared with amphotericin B lipid complex (5 mg/kg/day) in the empirical treatment of 202 adult ...
Prevention, control and care of tuberculosis in Ukraine
... In 2013, there were an estimated 44 000 incident cases of TB in Ukraine (uncertainty range, 39 000– 50 000), equivalent to a rate of 96 (87–110) per 100 000 population. The estimated prevalence and incidence of TB in Ukraine have been decreasing since 2008 at an annual average rate of 4.4% and 3.3%, ...
... In 2013, there were an estimated 44 000 incident cases of TB in Ukraine (uncertainty range, 39 000– 50 000), equivalent to a rate of 96 (87–110) per 100 000 population. The estimated prevalence and incidence of TB in Ukraine have been decreasing since 2008 at an annual average rate of 4.4% and 3.3%, ...
Infusion therapy in severe heart failure. A reappraisal
... profile evaluated at 1 and 8 hours after infusion14,15. Dobutamine. Dobutamine is a direct-acting sympathomimetic agent with strong beta- and alpha-adrenergic stimulatory effects; beta2 stimulation generally produces a mild reduction in the peripheral vascular resistance and a significant increase i ...
... profile evaluated at 1 and 8 hours after infusion14,15. Dobutamine. Dobutamine is a direct-acting sympathomimetic agent with strong beta- and alpha-adrenergic stimulatory effects; beta2 stimulation generally produces a mild reduction in the peripheral vascular resistance and a significant increase i ...
Respiratory Care of the Morbidly Obese Patient
... common health condition, and its prevalence is increasing nationally and globally. Of all Americans between the ages of 26 and 75, 10 - 40% are obese, and nearly 5% are morbidly obese. The health consequences of obesity range from chronic conditions that reduce the general quality of life to a signi ...
... common health condition, and its prevalence is increasing nationally and globally. Of all Americans between the ages of 26 and 75, 10 - 40% are obese, and nearly 5% are morbidly obese. The health consequences of obesity range from chronic conditions that reduce the general quality of life to a signi ...
A practical primary care approach to lower urinary tract symptoms
... In addition, size alone does not correlate with symptom severity because obstruction is dependent on growth and dynamic changes within the prostatic urethra.20 The physical examination, as just reviewed, describes what should be included in the basic evaluation of LUTS in the male. However, much of ...
... In addition, size alone does not correlate with symptom severity because obstruction is dependent on growth and dynamic changes within the prostatic urethra.20 The physical examination, as just reviewed, describes what should be included in the basic evaluation of LUTS in the male. However, much of ...
clinical investigations
... lent) were allowed for the treatment of exacerbations as long as treatment duration was # 7 days. Patients Female and male patients $ 12 years of age with a diagnosis of asthma were enrolled in the study. Patients were excluded if they had any clinically significant disease other than asthma, had a ...
... lent) were allowed for the treatment of exacerbations as long as treatment duration was # 7 days. Patients Female and male patients $ 12 years of age with a diagnosis of asthma were enrolled in the study. Patients were excluded if they had any clinically significant disease other than asthma, had a ...
PNG Standard Treatment Manual for Adults
... treatment manuals. These manuals have played a vital and significant role in the management of patients and in the training of health workers at all levels. They are linked to training curricula and to medical supply system. The standard treatments in this manual should be used in all cases unless t ...
... treatment manuals. These manuals have played a vital and significant role in the management of patients and in the training of health workers at all levels. They are linked to training curricula and to medical supply system. The standard treatments in this manual should be used in all cases unless t ...
The Price of Pain Relief: Opioid Induced Constipation
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... grants, employment, gifts, stock holdings, and honoraria. ...
How to safely prescribe long-acting opioids Feature article
... If REMS opioid therapy is appropriate for your patients, it’s helpful to identify specialists in addiction and psychiatric disease for referral for those who are at higher risk of opioid misuse or abuse. While this is not a requirement of the opioid REMS, it is highly recommended from a documentatio ...
... If REMS opioid therapy is appropriate for your patients, it’s helpful to identify specialists in addiction and psychiatric disease for referral for those who are at higher risk of opioid misuse or abuse. While this is not a requirement of the opioid REMS, it is highly recommended from a documentatio ...