How to spot illicit drug abuse in your patients
... short duration followed by a strong dysphoric crash. Because the cocaine salt is broken down at high temperatures, cocaine hydrochloride first must be made into its freebase form (cocaine). Freebasing cocaine results in a very intense rush (reportedly more powerful than that from an intravenous inje ...
... short duration followed by a strong dysphoric crash. Because the cocaine salt is broken down at high temperatures, cocaine hydrochloride first must be made into its freebase form (cocaine). Freebasing cocaine results in a very intense rush (reportedly more powerful than that from an intravenous inje ...
How the FDA Manages Drug Safety With Black Box Warnings, Use
... was removed from the market in 2005 following reports of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a viral infection of the central nervous system. Natalizumab returned to the market in 2006 with enhanced warnings and monitoring programs. Through February 2011, 102 cases of PML had been repo ...
... was removed from the market in 2005 following reports of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a viral infection of the central nervous system. Natalizumab returned to the market in 2006 with enhanced warnings and monitoring programs. Through February 2011, 102 cases of PML had been repo ...
Test Yourself! - Department of Health Science and Technology
... b) The time taken to reduce the plasma concentration by half c) The constant relating the rate of elimination of a drug to the plasma drug concentration d) The amount of drug metabolized per unit time e) The amount of drug excreted in urine per unit time ...
... b) The time taken to reduce the plasma concentration by half c) The constant relating the rate of elimination of a drug to the plasma drug concentration d) The amount of drug metabolized per unit time e) The amount of drug excreted in urine per unit time ...
choosing the right medical treatment and recent advances
... adults. • Starting AEDs after a single unprovoked seizure may be appropriate in some cases. ...
... adults. • Starting AEDs after a single unprovoked seizure may be appropriate in some cases. ...
Imitrex - Pinky S. Tiwari, MD, PA
... alertness and avoid alcohol because it may increase drowsiness/dizziness effects. The manufacturer does not recommend use of sumatriptan in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to its side effects. Sumatriptan should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and ...
... alertness and avoid alcohol because it may increase drowsiness/dizziness effects. The manufacturer does not recommend use of sumatriptan in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to its side effects. Sumatriptan should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and ...
Over-the-Counter Drugs
... their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), or in some cases, the value of any coverage at all for the drug. Plans that have put in cost control measures, such as placing all non-sedating antihistamine drugs on the higher third-tier copay as an incentive for members to use OTC Claritin, need to be aware o ...
... their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), or in some cases, the value of any coverage at all for the drug. Plans that have put in cost control measures, such as placing all non-sedating antihistamine drugs on the higher third-tier copay as an incentive for members to use OTC Claritin, need to be aware o ...
Breastfeeding and Medications - Central MN Breastfeeding Coalition
... Issues Seldom absolute answers New drugs – not studied in these patients Risks change during breastfeeding Neonate and very young at most risk Nearly all reported adverse effects have occurred in infants < 6 months old Recommendations based on toxicity data for adults in ...
... Issues Seldom absolute answers New drugs – not studied in these patients Risks change during breastfeeding Neonate and very young at most risk Nearly all reported adverse effects have occurred in infants < 6 months old Recommendations based on toxicity data for adults in ...
Smiles, Bath Salts, Spice, Molly, Foxey, Krokodil, Kratom, Dragonfly
... A term used to describe any drug produced by making a slight change in the chemical structure of a controlled substance (Controlled Substances Act of 1970) The term “Designer Drug” was coined in 1988 by Henderson to describe attempts to produce fentanyl analogues These newer substances were “l ...
... A term used to describe any drug produced by making a slight change in the chemical structure of a controlled substance (Controlled Substances Act of 1970) The term “Designer Drug” was coined in 1988 by Henderson to describe attempts to produce fentanyl analogues These newer substances were “l ...
15-2-7to10抗真菌病毒抗结核2
... The mechanism of Amantadine's antiviral activity involves interference with a viral protein, M2 (an ion channel), which is required for the viral particle to become "uncoated" once taken inside a cell by endocytosis. The mechanism of its antiparkinsonian effect is poorly understood. The drug has man ...
... The mechanism of Amantadine's antiviral activity involves interference with a viral protein, M2 (an ion channel), which is required for the viral particle to become "uncoated" once taken inside a cell by endocytosis. The mechanism of its antiparkinsonian effect is poorly understood. The drug has man ...
Lecture 7 Bio3124 - University of Ottawa
... selectively toxic, compete against PABA for the active site of an enzyme involved in folic acid synthesis, resulting in a decline in folic acid concentration pathogen dies because folic acid is a precursor to purines and pyrimidines which are nucleic acid building ...
... selectively toxic, compete against PABA for the active site of an enzyme involved in folic acid synthesis, resulting in a decline in folic acid concentration pathogen dies because folic acid is a precursor to purines and pyrimidines which are nucleic acid building ...
1. Immediate 2. Delayed 3. Cumulative
... AUCe over a 12 hour interval has been calculated following the same total dose given either as a single dose of 120 mg or 3 doses of 40 mg given every 4 hours. The cumulative response is predicted by the AUCe. Giving smaller doses more frequently can increase the overall response by 50%. Note that e ...
... AUCe over a 12 hour interval has been calculated following the same total dose given either as a single dose of 120 mg or 3 doses of 40 mg given every 4 hours. The cumulative response is predicted by the AUCe. Giving smaller doses more frequently can increase the overall response by 50%. Note that e ...
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... histolytica. (hepatic abscess; intestinal wall/ extraintestinal infections) • Not effective against luminal parasites and so must be used with a luminal amebicide to ensure eradication of the infection. kills trophozoites but not cysts ...
... histolytica. (hepatic abscess; intestinal wall/ extraintestinal infections) • Not effective against luminal parasites and so must be used with a luminal amebicide to ensure eradication of the infection. kills trophozoites but not cysts ...
23900700150 - Madhya Pradesh Commercial Tax Appellate Board
... contained in the medicine content is of a fixed percentage. Any h preparation may cause some reverse effect to the body, like ion or tingling sensation and so on. Thus the manufacturing sale of the medicine and medicinal preparation need to be dardized and to retain the standards as per the Drugs an ...
... contained in the medicine content is of a fixed percentage. Any h preparation may cause some reverse effect to the body, like ion or tingling sensation and so on. Thus the manufacturing sale of the medicine and medicinal preparation need to be dardized and to retain the standards as per the Drugs an ...
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... potential to prolong the QTc interval, but TdP is very rare. Risk factors of TdP include female sex, advanced age, underlying heart disease, electrolyte imbalance, concomitant drug use that prolongs the QTc interval, severe bradycardia and presence of other diseases. This patient didn’t have previou ...
... potential to prolong the QTc interval, but TdP is very rare. Risk factors of TdP include female sex, advanced age, underlying heart disease, electrolyte imbalance, concomitant drug use that prolongs the QTc interval, severe bradycardia and presence of other diseases. This patient didn’t have previou ...
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... below the prepared batches were sterile. During clinical studies the radioactive drug product will be produced utilizing these established procedures and on a synthesis apparatus which will be appropriately maintained. Sterility tests will be routinely performed on batches of the drug product in an ...
... below the prepared batches were sterile. During clinical studies the radioactive drug product will be produced utilizing these established procedures and on a synthesis apparatus which will be appropriately maintained. Sterility tests will be routinely performed on batches of the drug product in an ...
Ch. 23-Drugs Used to Treat Thrombo
... diseases caused by clotting within blood vessels are major causes of death, they include: deep vein thrombosis myocardial infarction (MI) dysrhythmias with clot formation coronary artery spasm leading to clot formation **see box 23-1 pg. 294 for methods used to treat** ...
... diseases caused by clotting within blood vessels are major causes of death, they include: deep vein thrombosis myocardial infarction (MI) dysrhythmias with clot formation coronary artery spasm leading to clot formation **see box 23-1 pg. 294 for methods used to treat** ...
Poly-pharmacy and Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly
... “One of the greatest hazards is the use of potent drugs is their inherent toxicity…… …..the dangers of the drug appear to be greater now then ever before.” David Barr MD; Hazards of modern diagnosis and therapy – the price we pay. ...
... “One of the greatest hazards is the use of potent drugs is their inherent toxicity…… …..the dangers of the drug appear to be greater now then ever before.” David Barr MD; Hazards of modern diagnosis and therapy – the price we pay. ...
Optical Isomerism
... dimensional structures that bind to a drug molecule in only one possible way. The 3D structure of a drug determines its pharmacological activity and whether it will have the desired therapeutic effect or not. ...
... dimensional structures that bind to a drug molecule in only one possible way. The 3D structure of a drug determines its pharmacological activity and whether it will have the desired therapeutic effect or not. ...
Qualitative test
... - Many fermented foods, such as soy sauce, contain a significant amount of alcohol. ...
... - Many fermented foods, such as soy sauce, contain a significant amount of alcohol. ...
Lecture-13-2013-Bi
... Dopamine transporter knockout mice: (1) are hyperactive, (2) show less response to cocaine, (3) self-administer cocaine less 4. Cannabinoid receptors Cannabinoid receptor knockouts have little overt differences to normal mice. They don’t show these effects of THC and anandamide: (1) decreased pain r ...
... Dopamine transporter knockout mice: (1) are hyperactive, (2) show less response to cocaine, (3) self-administer cocaine less 4. Cannabinoid receptors Cannabinoid receptor knockouts have little overt differences to normal mice. They don’t show these effects of THC and anandamide: (1) decreased pain r ...
here - FDA Law Blog
... Title VII continues the requirement that all individuals under consideration for appointment to serve on an advisory committee disclose to the Secretary all financial interests that would be affected by the advisory committee’s actions. Under the bill, the FDA must determine the total number of waiv ...
... Title VII continues the requirement that all individuals under consideration for appointment to serve on an advisory committee disclose to the Secretary all financial interests that would be affected by the advisory committee’s actions. Under the bill, the FDA must determine the total number of waiv ...
Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Compliance Congress and Best
... million not to produce the generic equivalent drug of Cardizem CD. As a result, consumers paid nearly double the price for Cardizem CD, one of the most effective heart medications on the market. For a month’s dose, the brand name drug cost $73.00 and the generic form cost $32.00. In January 2003, th ...
... million not to produce the generic equivalent drug of Cardizem CD. As a result, consumers paid nearly double the price for Cardizem CD, one of the most effective heart medications on the market. For a month’s dose, the brand name drug cost $73.00 and the generic form cost $32.00. In January 2003, th ...
Lectures 8 and 9
... Side effects caused when patient has eaten food which contains high levels of tyramine, e.g. cheese, wine, beer. Ingested tyramine causes the release of noradrenaline (NA), which would normally be metabolised by MAOs. But because these enzymes have been inhibited, the NA levels rise. As NA is ...
... Side effects caused when patient has eaten food which contains high levels of tyramine, e.g. cheese, wine, beer. Ingested tyramine causes the release of noradrenaline (NA), which would normally be metabolised by MAOs. But because these enzymes have been inhibited, the NA levels rise. As NA is ...
Drug interaction
A drug interaction is a situation in which a substance (usually another drug) affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together. This action can be synergistic (when the drug's effect is increased) or antagonistic (when the drug's effect is decreased) or a new effect can be produced that neither produces on its own. Typically, interactions between drugs come to mind (drug-drug interaction). However, interactions may also exist between drugs and foods (drug-food interactions), as well as drugs and medicinal plants or herbs (drug-plant interactions). People taking antidepressant drugs such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors should not take food containing tyramine as hypertensive crisis may occur (an example of a drug-food interaction). These interactions may occur out of accidental misuse or due to lack of knowledge about the active ingredients involved in the relevant substances.It is therefore easy to see the importance of these pharmacological interactions in the practice of medicine. If a patient is taking two drugs and one of them increases the effect of the other it is possible that an overdose may occur. The interaction of the two drugs may also increase the risk that side effects will occur. On the other hand, if the action of a drug is reduced it may cease to have any therapeutic use because of under dosage. Notwithstanding the above, on occasion these interactions may be sought in order to obtain an improved therapeutic effect. Examples of this include the use of codeine with paracetamol to increase its analgesic effect. Or the combination of clavulanic acid with amoxicillin in order to overcome bacterial resistance to the antibiotic. It should also be remembered that there are interactions that, from a theoretical standpoint, may occur but in clinical practice have no important repercussions.The pharmaceutical interactions that are of special interest to the practice of medicine are primarily those that have negative effects for an organism. The risk that a pharmacological interaction will appear increases as a function of the number of drugs administered to a patient at the same time.It is possible that an interaction will occur between a drug and another substance present in the organism (i.e. foods or alcohol). Or in certain specific situations a drug may even react with itself, such as occurs with dehydration. In other situations, the interaction does not involve any effect on the drug. In certain cases, the presence of a drug in an individual's blood may affect certain types of laboratory analysis (analytical interference).It is also possible for interactions to occur outside an organism before administration of the drugs has taken place. This can occur when two drugs are mixed, for example, in a saline solution prior to intravenous injection. Some classic examples of this type of interaction include that Thiopentone and Suxamethonium should not be placed in the same syringe and same is true for Benzylpenicillin and Heparin. These situations will all be discussed under the same heading due to their conceptual similarity.Drug interactions may be the result of various processes. These processes may include alterations in the pharmacokinetics of the drug, such as alterations in the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of a drug. Alternatively, drug interactions may be the result of the pharmacodynamic properties of the drug, e.g. the co-administration of a receptor antagonist and an agonist for the same receptor.