CE EN Evidence-based Pharmacy Practice (EBPP): DYSLIPIDAEMIA
... plant sterol/sterol esters lower plasma LDL cholesterol levels by reducing intestinal absorption by 10 to 14% without any reported side-effects.20 They do not have an effect on HDL cholesterol.19 These products should not be used routinely by the general population until long-term studies have been ...
... plant sterol/sterol esters lower plasma LDL cholesterol levels by reducing intestinal absorption by 10 to 14% without any reported side-effects.20 They do not have an effect on HDL cholesterol.19 These products should not be used routinely by the general population until long-term studies have been ...
(Medical and Mechanical) Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
... In the majority of partnerships, sexuality remains the most important or at least a very important bonding factor regardless of an individual’s homosexual or heterosexual orientation. Until recently, sex (which in this context refers both to an active sex life and interest in sexual activities) is c ...
... In the majority of partnerships, sexuality remains the most important or at least a very important bonding factor regardless of an individual’s homosexual or heterosexual orientation. Until recently, sex (which in this context refers both to an active sex life and interest in sexual activities) is c ...
to see Full Prescribing Information for InnoPran XL
... antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s ...
... antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s ...
mood disorders
... depression and antidepressants increase their concentration. However, the monoamine depletion theories cannot explain why drugs, such as cocaine, which enhance 5-HT and NE transmission, are ineffective in treating depression. In addition, they also do not explain how a drug that is a relatively weak ...
... depression and antidepressants increase their concentration. However, the monoamine depletion theories cannot explain why drugs, such as cocaine, which enhance 5-HT and NE transmission, are ineffective in treating depression. In addition, they also do not explain how a drug that is a relatively weak ...
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... cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). This adverse reaction is more common during long term use of the drugs but has been observed following repeated short-term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported. Doxycycline, therefore, should not be used in this age group ...
... cause permanent discolouration of the teeth (yellow-grey-brown). This adverse reaction is more common during long term use of the drugs but has been observed following repeated short-term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported. Doxycycline, therefore, should not be used in this age group ...
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... involved 115 teams of physicians and nurses from India, Tanzania, and several neighboring countries. Healthcare providers received structured diabetic foot care education and training in 2 phases: basic courses in 2004 and advanced courses in 2005. Goals of the Stepby-Step Project were to create awa ...
... involved 115 teams of physicians and nurses from India, Tanzania, and several neighboring countries. Healthcare providers received structured diabetic foot care education and training in 2 phases: basic courses in 2004 and advanced courses in 2005. Goals of the Stepby-Step Project were to create awa ...
Ipratropium use in COPD
... Although widely used for many years (alone or in combination with short-acting agonists) for both maintenance treatment of stable disease and exacerbation of airway obstruction, Boehringer Ingelheim announced the discontinuation of Oxivent formulations as of May 2004. ...
... Although widely used for many years (alone or in combination with short-acting agonists) for both maintenance treatment of stable disease and exacerbation of airway obstruction, Boehringer Ingelheim announced the discontinuation of Oxivent formulations as of May 2004. ...
Initial dose per day (mg)
... High GI/high CV risk: should not receive NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors High GI/low CV risk: should receive a COX-2 inhibitor PLUS a PPI or misoprostol Moderate GI/low CV risk: should receive a COX-2 inhibitor alone or a conventional NSAID PLUS a PPI or misoprostol. Moderate GI/high CV r ...
... High GI/high CV risk: should not receive NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors High GI/low CV risk: should receive a COX-2 inhibitor PLUS a PPI or misoprostol Moderate GI/low CV risk: should receive a COX-2 inhibitor alone or a conventional NSAID PLUS a PPI or misoprostol. Moderate GI/high CV r ...
The Background and Chemistry ofMDMA
... reaction with ethyl chloroformate, followed by reduction with Red-Al (Davis & Borne 1984). Similarly, MDA can be converted to the formamide that is reduced with lithium aluminum hydride in tetrahydrofuran (Braun, Shulgin & Braun 1980a). One report (O'Brien, Bonicamp & Jones 1982) described the methy ...
... reaction with ethyl chloroformate, followed by reduction with Red-Al (Davis & Borne 1984). Similarly, MDA can be converted to the formamide that is reduced with lithium aluminum hydride in tetrahydrofuran (Braun, Shulgin & Braun 1980a). One report (O'Brien, Bonicamp & Jones 1982) described the methy ...
PRODUCT MONOGRAPH DESIPRAMINE
... General management measures as in other cases of coma and shock would be applicable including bladder catheterization, cardiac monitoring, etc. Early appropriate evacuation of the ingested material and/or the use of activated charcoal is indicated. Injectable physostigmine salicylate is presently co ...
... General management measures as in other cases of coma and shock would be applicable including bladder catheterization, cardiac monitoring, etc. Early appropriate evacuation of the ingested material and/or the use of activated charcoal is indicated. Injectable physostigmine salicylate is presently co ...
Effects of amiodarone on thyroid function
... in patients who are resistant to medical therapy and with severe cardiac complications (8). Type 2 AIT may resolve spontaneously. If indicted, the treatment of choice is steroids. Initial prednisone dose is about 0.5-0.7 mg/kg/day and the treatment is usually continued for 1 to 3 months (2). Side ef ...
... in patients who are resistant to medical therapy and with severe cardiac complications (8). Type 2 AIT may resolve spontaneously. If indicted, the treatment of choice is steroids. Initial prednisone dose is about 0.5-0.7 mg/kg/day and the treatment is usually continued for 1 to 3 months (2). Side ef ...
Lipid Treatment Algorithm - The Center for Cholesterol Management
... monotherapy route, most will have to use much larger doses of statins than in the past. Low dose statin monotherapy is for those who have other issues at play (statin intolerance, muscle issues, etc.) or only moderately elevated LDL-P. Use caution with simvastatin at doses > 20-40 mg in a polypharma ...
... monotherapy route, most will have to use much larger doses of statins than in the past. Low dose statin monotherapy is for those who have other issues at play (statin intolerance, muscle issues, etc.) or only moderately elevated LDL-P. Use caution with simvastatin at doses > 20-40 mg in a polypharma ...
Diuretics for hypertension: Hydrochlorothiazide or chlorthalidone?
... is to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the clinician needs to consider the effect of antihypertensive drug therapy on long-term clinical outcomes. Antihypertensive drug therapy based on thiazide diuretics has been shown to lower cardiovascular risk when compared with placebo.48 ...
... is to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, the clinician needs to consider the effect of antihypertensive drug therapy on long-term clinical outcomes. Antihypertensive drug therapy based on thiazide diuretics has been shown to lower cardiovascular risk when compared with placebo.48 ...
Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly Abstract
... impaired renal function. The AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines recommend evaluating renal function prior to initiation of the newer OACs, and at least once a year. The 2012 CCS focused update recommends that all AF patients should have an annual assessment of their renal function and undergo regular assessment ...
... impaired renal function. The AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines recommend evaluating renal function prior to initiation of the newer OACs, and at least once a year. The 2012 CCS focused update recommends that all AF patients should have an annual assessment of their renal function and undergo regular assessment ...
Chapter 16 Cholinesterase Inhibitors
... Loss of judgment is less with marijuana Increased appetite with marijuana: fewer problems with nutritional deficiencies Marijuana produces increased toxic psychosis, dissociative phenomena, and paranoia, more so than with alcohol ...
... Loss of judgment is less with marijuana Increased appetite with marijuana: fewer problems with nutritional deficiencies Marijuana produces increased toxic psychosis, dissociative phenomena, and paranoia, more so than with alcohol ...
Cytarabine for Injection USP
... to change. Therefore, monitoring of plasma digoxin levels may be indicated in patients receiving similar combination chemotherapy regimens. The utilization of digitoxin for such patients may be considered as an alternative. An in vitro interaction study between gentamicin and cytarabine showed a cyt ...
... to change. Therefore, monitoring of plasma digoxin levels may be indicated in patients receiving similar combination chemotherapy regimens. The utilization of digitoxin for such patients may be considered as an alternative. An in vitro interaction study between gentamicin and cytarabine showed a cyt ...
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 4th ed. Lilley/Harrington
... A few months later, it is determined that Jane is not responding to treatment and is now prescribed isotretinoin. Which statement will the nurse include when teaching Jane about isotretinoin therapy? A. “Call your prescriber immediately if you experience any signs of depression.” B. “If you should b ...
... A few months later, it is determined that Jane is not responding to treatment and is now prescribed isotretinoin. Which statement will the nurse include when teaching Jane about isotretinoin therapy? A. “Call your prescriber immediately if you experience any signs of depression.” B. “If you should b ...
Potential antimicrobial agents for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
... MDR: multidrug-resistant; TB: tuberculosis; MTB: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; CNS: central nervous system; CSF: cerebrospinal fluid; AUC: area under the curve; ELF: epithelial lining fluid; MIC: minimum inhibitory concentration. ...
... MDR: multidrug-resistant; TB: tuberculosis; MTB: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; CNS: central nervous system; CSF: cerebrospinal fluid; AUC: area under the curve; ELF: epithelial lining fluid; MIC: minimum inhibitory concentration. ...
Hydroxyzine-Induced Dystonia
... A 1year old boy was staying in the hospital with his mother and inpatient 6years old elder sister suffering from pneumonia. His early developmental milestones were normal. There was no history of trauma, infection, vaccination, or drug use within the last 2 weeks. He was fussy and the night doctor g ...
... A 1year old boy was staying in the hospital with his mother and inpatient 6years old elder sister suffering from pneumonia. His early developmental milestones were normal. There was no history of trauma, infection, vaccination, or drug use within the last 2 weeks. He was fussy and the night doctor g ...
ALDORIL - methyldopa and hydrochlorothiazide
... Blood count, Coombs test and liver function test, are recommended before initiating therapy and at periodic intervals (see WARNINGS). Hydrochlorothiazide Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to detect possible electrolyte imbalance should be done at appropriate intervals. Drug Interactions M ...
... Blood count, Coombs test and liver function test, are recommended before initiating therapy and at periodic intervals (see WARNINGS). Hydrochlorothiazide Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to detect possible electrolyte imbalance should be done at appropriate intervals. Drug Interactions M ...
Clinical Toxicology: Part I. Diagnosis and Management of Common Drug Overdosage EY
... Summary of review: A patient who has taken an overdose of a common drug often presents with an alteration in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory functions. The differential diagnosis includes, central nervous system injury and metabolic encephalopathies (e.g. hepatic failure, hyponatraemia, ...
... Summary of review: A patient who has taken an overdose of a common drug often presents with an alteration in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory functions. The differential diagnosis includes, central nervous system injury and metabolic encephalopathies (e.g. hepatic failure, hyponatraemia, ...
European Heart Rhythm Association Practical patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
... Downloaded from http://europace.oxfordjournals.org/ at OUP site access on May 1, 2013 ...
... Downloaded from http://europace.oxfordjournals.org/ at OUP site access on May 1, 2013 ...
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1
... The average period of treatment is three to four months. The recommended duration of treatment should not be exceeded. However, if a clear benefit has been demonstrated, continued therapy for a further three to four months period may be considered by the prescribing physician depending on the severi ...
... The average period of treatment is three to four months. The recommended duration of treatment should not be exceeded. However, if a clear benefit has been demonstrated, continued therapy for a further three to four months period may be considered by the prescribing physician depending on the severi ...
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS)
... Continuing Aspirin Therapy Does Not Increased Risk Of Bleeding For.. Valerin et al enrolled thirty-six patients (mean age 40.3 +/10. 4:19 male) with 17 patients randomized to aspirin and 19 to placebo. No differences were noted between groups in baseline information, extraction time, difficulty of ...
... Continuing Aspirin Therapy Does Not Increased Risk Of Bleeding For.. Valerin et al enrolled thirty-six patients (mean age 40.3 +/10. 4:19 male) with 17 patients randomized to aspirin and 19 to placebo. No differences were noted between groups in baseline information, extraction time, difficulty of ...
DATA SHEET DALACIN C PHOSPHATE
... The use of clindamycin can lead to the development of severe colitis. Fatalities have been reported. Therefore, DALACIN C Phosphate should be reserved for serious infections where less toxic antimicrobial agents are inappropriate, as described in the INDICATIONS section. It should not be used in pat ...
... The use of clindamycin can lead to the development of severe colitis. Fatalities have been reported. Therefore, DALACIN C Phosphate should be reserved for serious infections where less toxic antimicrobial agents are inappropriate, as described in the INDICATIONS section. It should not be used in pat ...