Exjade - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
... Exjade is indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients 10 years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT) syndromes and with a liver iron (Fe) concentration (LIC) of at least 5 mg Fe per gram of dry weight and a serum ferritin greater than 300 mcg/L. This ...
... Exjade is indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload in patients 10 years of age and older with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT) syndromes and with a liver iron (Fe) concentration (LIC) of at least 5 mg Fe per gram of dry weight and a serum ferritin greater than 300 mcg/L. This ...
NonCognitive Behavioral/neuropsychiatric and Functional
... disturbances, falls, malnutrition, morbidity, mortality, functional disability, agitated behavior Over-medication associated with: functional disability, increased falls, decreased activity, deconditioning, decubitus ulcers ...
... disturbances, falls, malnutrition, morbidity, mortality, functional disability, agitated behavior Over-medication associated with: functional disability, increased falls, decreased activity, deconditioning, decubitus ulcers ...
Guideline on Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving
... When that is not feasible, temporary restorations may be placed and non-acute dental treatment may be delayed until the patient’s hematological status is stable.1,5,8,10,11 • Prioritizing procedures: When all dental needs cannot be treated before cancer therapy is initiated, priorities should be ...
... When that is not feasible, temporary restorations may be placed and non-acute dental treatment may be delayed until the patient’s hematological status is stable.1,5,8,10,11 • Prioritizing procedures: When all dental needs cannot be treated before cancer therapy is initiated, priorities should be ...
the role of medicines
... symptoms suddenly. Individuals who know they are allergic to substances that cause severe reactions can get a prescription from a doctor for a epi-pen. This medication is designed to slow down OR stop the allergic reaction. ...
... symptoms suddenly. Individuals who know they are allergic to substances that cause severe reactions can get a prescription from a doctor for a epi-pen. This medication is designed to slow down OR stop the allergic reaction. ...
Unstable Angina/ Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial
... 1. Patients with symptoms of ACS (chest discomfort with or without radiation to the arm[s], back, neck, jaw or epigastrium; shortness of breath; weakness; diaphoresis; nausea; lightheadedness) should be instructed to call 9-1-1 and should be transported to the hospital by ambulance rather than by fr ...
... 1. Patients with symptoms of ACS (chest discomfort with or without radiation to the arm[s], back, neck, jaw or epigastrium; shortness of breath; weakness; diaphoresis; nausea; lightheadedness) should be instructed to call 9-1-1 and should be transported to the hospital by ambulance rather than by fr ...
Ischemic Heart Disease: Angina Pectoris
... ¾ Beta-blockers also reduce cardiac events when used as 2o prevention in post-infarction patients and reduce mortality and morbidity among patients with HTN. On these bases, beta-blockers should be strongly considered as initial therapy for chronic stable angina. Diabetes mellitus is not a contraind ...
... ¾ Beta-blockers also reduce cardiac events when used as 2o prevention in post-infarction patients and reduce mortality and morbidity among patients with HTN. On these bases, beta-blockers should be strongly considered as initial therapy for chronic stable angina. Diabetes mellitus is not a contraind ...
Loratadine Prescribing Information.
... potentiating effects as measured by psychomotor performance studies. Increases in plasma concentrations of loratadine have been reported after concomitant use with ketoconazole, erythromycin or cimetidine in controlled clinical trials, but without clinically significant changes (including electrocar ...
... potentiating effects as measured by psychomotor performance studies. Increases in plasma concentrations of loratadine have been reported after concomitant use with ketoconazole, erythromycin or cimetidine in controlled clinical trials, but without clinically significant changes (including electrocar ...
chapter 64b8-9 - Florida Administrative Code
... (2) A licensed physician shall maintain patient medical records in English, in a legible manner and with sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate why the course of treatment was undertaken. (3) The medical record shall contain sufficient information to identify the patient, support the diagnosis, ju ...
... (2) A licensed physician shall maintain patient medical records in English, in a legible manner and with sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate why the course of treatment was undertaken. (3) The medical record shall contain sufficient information to identify the patient, support the diagnosis, ju ...
Hospice Orientaton for Inpatient Staff
... and Hospice medical director’s agreement that the patient is appropriate for Hospice services and will include a list of current medications. • The initial plan of care identifies the services the patient and family will receive and the anticipated frequency of visits. • The ongoing plan of care com ...
... and Hospice medical director’s agreement that the patient is appropriate for Hospice services and will include a list of current medications. • The initial plan of care identifies the services the patient and family will receive and the anticipated frequency of visits. • The ongoing plan of care com ...
(Zofran) Training Module - Nor
... Zofran may have value in the treatment of schizophrenia, as an adjunct to haloperidol. Parkinson’s: Studies have indicated that Zofran may be a possible treatment for psychosis resulting from advanced Parkinson’s disease. Alcoholism: Zofran has been found to lower the cravings for alcohol, espec ...
... Zofran may have value in the treatment of schizophrenia, as an adjunct to haloperidol. Parkinson’s: Studies have indicated that Zofran may be a possible treatment for psychosis resulting from advanced Parkinson’s disease. Alcoholism: Zofran has been found to lower the cravings for alcohol, espec ...
Document
... controlled release capsules. Adults with OCD are often started at a dose of 50 mg administered at bedtime. The dose may be increased by 50 mg every 4 to 7 days. The effective dosing range in premarketing trials with OCD was 100 to 300 mg per day, although, clearly, some patients do respond to higher ...
... controlled release capsules. Adults with OCD are often started at a dose of 50 mg administered at bedtime. The dose may be increased by 50 mg every 4 to 7 days. The effective dosing range in premarketing trials with OCD was 100 to 300 mg per day, although, clearly, some patients do respond to higher ...
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease clinical trials: is there a
... offers no benefit when added to standard therapy in the treatment of children with Crohn’s disease Bousvaros A et al, Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2005;11:833-9 ...
... offers no benefit when added to standard therapy in the treatment of children with Crohn’s disease Bousvaros A et al, Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2005;11:833-9 ...
Renal Function and Complications of Renal Failure
... You finally arrive back at base after a long stretch of calls and standbys, to have the tones sound “Code 4 for an unresponsive male patient”. You proceed to the call where upon entering the scene, you find a middle aged male patient named Gerry, in bed, looking pale, diaphoretic, not acting appropr ...
... You finally arrive back at base after a long stretch of calls and standbys, to have the tones sound “Code 4 for an unresponsive male patient”. You proceed to the call where upon entering the scene, you find a middle aged male patient named Gerry, in bed, looking pale, diaphoretic, not acting appropr ...
Guide to Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Legislation
... achieved with a start date and stop date for the administration of the medication), and (vii) The prescriber’s name and signature. If a duplicate copy of a compliant RMC received by a pharmacist does not include all the above details it is not a valid prescription. To dispense medication on an inval ...
... achieved with a start date and stop date for the administration of the medication), and (vii) The prescriber’s name and signature. If a duplicate copy of a compliant RMC received by a pharmacist does not include all the above details it is not a valid prescription. To dispense medication on an inval ...
A Rationale
... • If normal brain function is upset by injury, infection, or disease, the brain’s electrical activity can become irregular • Irregularity can bring about seizure: sudden change in sensation, behavior, or movement • Seizure is a sign of underlying defect, injury, or disease ...
... • If normal brain function is upset by injury, infection, or disease, the brain’s electrical activity can become irregular • Irregularity can bring about seizure: sudden change in sensation, behavior, or movement • Seizure is a sign of underlying defect, injury, or disease ...
Amnion in the treatment of pediatric partial
... the treatment of partial-thickness burns [5,8,11,12]. In the last 20 years, there has been an increasing body of literature addressing the use of amnion in chronic wounds and burns. In order to make amnion a standard dressing alternative, safe and reliable production methods had to be implemented. T ...
... the treatment of partial-thickness burns [5,8,11,12]. In the last 20 years, there has been an increasing body of literature addressing the use of amnion in chronic wounds and burns. In order to make amnion a standard dressing alternative, safe and reliable production methods had to be implemented. T ...
Standard of Care: Total Knee Arthroplasty
... This standard of care applies to patients following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and serves as a guide for clinical decision-making for physical therapy management of this patient population at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) acute care and outpatient physical therapy services. The purpose of TK ...
... This standard of care applies to patients following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and serves as a guide for clinical decision-making for physical therapy management of this patient population at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) acute care and outpatient physical therapy services. The purpose of TK ...
Evidence-Based Pharmacological Treatment of Geriatric Bipolar Disorder Robert C. Young, MD *
... [42], and the free fraction of plasma concentrations increases [43]. Aspirin can increase the VAL free fraction [44]. The ratio of total VAL concentration to dose is decreased by phenytoin and CBZ. For example, VAL itself inhibits metabolism of LTG, which may necessitate use of lower LTG doses to mi ...
... [42], and the free fraction of plasma concentrations increases [43]. Aspirin can increase the VAL free fraction [44]. The ratio of total VAL concentration to dose is decreased by phenytoin and CBZ. For example, VAL itself inhibits metabolism of LTG, which may necessitate use of lower LTG doses to mi ...
RU Medical Math - Rutgers: School of Health Professions
... This course will provide a review of basic mathematical calculations and will instruct the learner on how to convert equivalents from one system to another and accurately mix and measure drugs. Emphasis will be placed on how these techniques are used in the administration of medications for patient ...
... This course will provide a review of basic mathematical calculations and will instruct the learner on how to convert equivalents from one system to another and accurately mix and measure drugs. Emphasis will be placed on how these techniques are used in the administration of medications for patient ...
Section 20: Drugs
... state of mental detachment and indifference while maintaining a state of reflex alertness. C. Potentiates other CNS depressants. 1. It produces mild alpha-adrenergic blockade, peripheral vascular dilation, reduction of the pressor effect of epinephrine, and has an anti-emetic effect. 2. It can pro ...
... state of mental detachment and indifference while maintaining a state of reflex alertness. C. Potentiates other CNS depressants. 1. It produces mild alpha-adrenergic blockade, peripheral vascular dilation, reduction of the pressor effect of epinephrine, and has an anti-emetic effect. 2. It can pro ...
Singulair - Merck.com
... Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 12 months of age with asthma have not been established. There have been no clinical trials in patients with asthma to evaluate the relative efficacy of morning versus evening dosing. The pharmacokinetics of montelukast are similar whether dose ...
... Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 12 months of age with asthma have not been established. There have been no clinical trials in patients with asthma to evaluate the relative efficacy of morning versus evening dosing. The pharmacokinetics of montelukast are similar whether dose ...
Scott & White Health Plan Provider Manual Section 3: Clinical Practice and
... This is an evidence based guideline built by the CHASM COPD working group and based on multiple published guidelines. Please see references at end. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is, in general, a combination of Chronic Bronchitis and Pulmonary Emphysema. It may also be seen in patient ...
... This is an evidence based guideline built by the CHASM COPD working group and based on multiple published guidelines. Please see references at end. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is, in general, a combination of Chronic Bronchitis and Pulmonary Emphysema. It may also be seen in patient ...