American Geriatrics Society 2015 Updated Beers Criteria for
... The primary target audience for the AGS Beers Criteria is practicing clinicians. The criteria are intended for use in all ambulatory, acute, and institutionalized settings of care for populations aged 65 and older in the United States, with the exception of hospice and palliative care. Consumers, re ...
... The primary target audience for the AGS Beers Criteria is practicing clinicians. The criteria are intended for use in all ambulatory, acute, and institutionalized settings of care for populations aged 65 and older in the United States, with the exception of hospice and palliative care. Consumers, re ...
Skunk is a polysemous term
... people to share difficult thoughts and feelings related to their state of health. An unexpected outcome of nearly a century of cannabis prohibition is that selfmedication traditions have had time to develop to the extent that pharmaceutical options may not be able to compete with them. Unfortunately ...
... people to share difficult thoughts and feelings related to their state of health. An unexpected outcome of nearly a century of cannabis prohibition is that selfmedication traditions have had time to develop to the extent that pharmaceutical options may not be able to compete with them. Unfortunately ...
Newsletter
... cocktail to aid her delivery. Medical researchers have found that other than relaxing the user, hashish increases the force and frequency of contractions in women giving birth; and it was used in deliveries until the 19th century, after which new drugs were developed. The drug was an extremely rare ...
... cocktail to aid her delivery. Medical researchers have found that other than relaxing the user, hashish increases the force and frequency of contractions in women giving birth; and it was used in deliveries until the 19th century, after which new drugs were developed. The drug was an extremely rare ...
Treatment of Childhood PTSD
... related to trauma such as “It was my fault ” , “The world is not a safe place” ...
... related to trauma such as “It was my fault ” , “The world is not a safe place” ...
Which medications may lead to addiction?
... of severe withdrawal reactions. They should only be discontinued under the supervision of a physician. Sleeping pills – zolpidem (Ambien CR), eszopiclone (Lunesta), and zaleplon (Sonata) are among the most frequently prescribed medications in this country. These medications work in a similar mann ...
... of severe withdrawal reactions. They should only be discontinued under the supervision of a physician. Sleeping pills – zolpidem (Ambien CR), eszopiclone (Lunesta), and zaleplon (Sonata) are among the most frequently prescribed medications in this country. These medications work in a similar mann ...
DRUG CALCULATIONS
... “Some drug administrations can require complex calculations to ensure that the correct volume or quantity of medication is administered. In these situations, it may be necessary for a second practitioner to check the calculation in order to minimise the risk of error. The use of a calculator to dete ...
... “Some drug administrations can require complex calculations to ensure that the correct volume or quantity of medication is administered. In these situations, it may be necessary for a second practitioner to check the calculation in order to minimise the risk of error. The use of a calculator to dete ...
Anticancer Drug Discovery — From Serendipity to
... remains (bones) of a dinosaur in Wyoming. The oldest specimens of cancer, a hominid malignant tumour (probably Burkitt's lymphoma) and bone cancer - were found in the remains of a body of either Homo erectus or an Australopithecus and in the remains of a female skull dating to the Bronze Age (1900-1 ...
... remains (bones) of a dinosaur in Wyoming. The oldest specimens of cancer, a hominid malignant tumour (probably Burkitt's lymphoma) and bone cancer - were found in the remains of a body of either Homo erectus or an Australopithecus and in the remains of a female skull dating to the Bronze Age (1900-1 ...
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents
... qualified medical practitioner knowledgeable about Cardiovascular illness and the treatments in question. Due to the rapidly changing nature of cardiovascular treatments and therapies, users are advised to recheck the information contained herein with the original source before applying it to patien ...
... qualified medical practitioner knowledgeable about Cardiovascular illness and the treatments in question. Due to the rapidly changing nature of cardiovascular treatments and therapies, users are advised to recheck the information contained herein with the original source before applying it to patien ...
Marijuana - Jean Basile
... The most potent form of cannabis is from India and is known as Charas. This consists of pure resin that has been carefully removed from the surface of leaves and stems. Hashish – in its purest form is pure resin. It may be less pure depending on how carefully the resin has been separated from the pl ...
... The most potent form of cannabis is from India and is known as Charas. This consists of pure resin that has been carefully removed from the surface of leaves and stems. Hashish – in its purest form is pure resin. It may be less pure depending on how carefully the resin has been separated from the pl ...
ROBERT E. GOLDSTEIN and STEPHEN E. EPSTEIN 1973;48:917-920 doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.48.5.917
... disease and angina pectoris. Efforts to achieve more prolonged therapeutic action have resulted in the introduction of a variety of nitrate preparations, some with altered molecular structure, others with altered route of administration, still others with both of these changes. Rather than providing ...
... disease and angina pectoris. Efforts to achieve more prolonged therapeutic action have resulted in the introduction of a variety of nitrate preparations, some with altered molecular structure, others with altered route of administration, still others with both of these changes. Rather than providing ...
... Keywords: Paracetamol, Antioxidant Activity, Hepatoprotective property, Allium sativum extract. INTRODUCTION Plant has been the source of help, survival and good health. Plants are able to be functioning in this capacity because they have many important chemical substances found all over their vario ...
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON EFFECT OF DIFERENT TECHNIQUES USED IN THE FORMULATION OF FELODIPINE FAST DISSOLVING TABLETS
... of tablets. Because, faster disintegration of tablets delivers a fine suspension of drug particles and thus, greater dissolution of the drug 2. The rate of dissolution can be increased by increasing the surface area of available drug by various methods [microni ...
... of tablets. Because, faster disintegration of tablets delivers a fine suspension of drug particles and thus, greater dissolution of the drug 2. The rate of dissolution can be increased by increasing the surface area of available drug by various methods [microni ...
RACGP Prescribing Drugs of dependence in general practice, Part A
... dedicated to good health outcomes for our patients. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is determined to take a proactive role in addressing this problem. Our concerns about mortality and morbidity in this area are echoed by the broader health sector, health authorities and ...
... dedicated to good health outcomes for our patients. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is determined to take a proactive role in addressing this problem. Our concerns about mortality and morbidity in this area are echoed by the broader health sector, health authorities and ...
The Ups and Downs of Cognitive Enhancers
... represented in the scientific literature. For an overview on these types of substances, it is best to look at the relatively newlyestablished field of “nootropics.” Dwivedi et al. describes nootropics as: “drugs, supplements, nutraceuticals, and functional foods that are purported to improve mental ...
... represented in the scientific literature. For an overview on these types of substances, it is best to look at the relatively newlyestablished field of “nootropics.” Dwivedi et al. describes nootropics as: “drugs, supplements, nutraceuticals, and functional foods that are purported to improve mental ...
pharmacy technician ce program - Power
... Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu) GOAL To improve the pharmacy technician’s ability to locate and utilize appropriate drug information resources in pharmacy practice in order to help the pharmacist respond to questions from consumers and other health care professionals in an effective, efficient manner. ...
... Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu) GOAL To improve the pharmacy technician’s ability to locate and utilize appropriate drug information resources in pharmacy practice in order to help the pharmacist respond to questions from consumers and other health care professionals in an effective, efficient manner. ...
(PSD) March 2016 PBAC Meeting
... In November 2015, the PBAC agreed that given the submission’s claim of noninferiority of armodafinil to modafinil and the cost-minimisation approach taken, listing of armodafinil should be cost-neutral. The revised financial estimates provided in the resubmission estimated a net cost saving to Gover ...
... In November 2015, the PBAC agreed that given the submission’s claim of noninferiority of armodafinil to modafinil and the cost-minimisation approach taken, listing of armodafinil should be cost-neutral. The revised financial estimates provided in the resubmission estimated a net cost saving to Gover ...
Quantification of Pharmacodynamic Interactions between
... termed “balanced anesthesia” (Hug, 1990; Lemmens, 1995). Drug combinations may lead to a reduction of the dose requirements of the individual drugs necessary to produce a specific therapeutic endpoint and hence reduce the unwanted side effects associated with either drug and improve the speed of rec ...
... termed “balanced anesthesia” (Hug, 1990; Lemmens, 1995). Drug combinations may lead to a reduction of the dose requirements of the individual drugs necessary to produce a specific therapeutic endpoint and hence reduce the unwanted side effects associated with either drug and improve the speed of rec ...
How to Anesthetize Donkeys for Surgical Procedures in the Field
... that is currently not approved for use in the United States but is approved in Europe and Australia, can be administered at 2.0 mg/kg IV, with anesthesia lasting 10 –15 min. From experience, recovery from alfaxalone in donkeys is slow, with muscle fasciculations and weakness. Miniature donkeys are s ...
... that is currently not approved for use in the United States but is approved in Europe and Australia, can be administered at 2.0 mg/kg IV, with anesthesia lasting 10 –15 min. From experience, recovery from alfaxalone in donkeys is slow, with muscle fasciculations and weakness. Miniature donkeys are s ...
srija
... at elevated temperature (50 ± 2 °C). After every 2 months the microemulsion can be analyzed for phase separation, % transmittance, globule size and % assay [19]. Globule size and zeta potential measurements: The globule size and zeta potential of the microemulsion can be determined by dynamic light ...
... at elevated temperature (50 ± 2 °C). After every 2 months the microemulsion can be analyzed for phase separation, % transmittance, globule size and % assay [19]. Globule size and zeta potential measurements: The globule size and zeta potential of the microemulsion can be determined by dynamic light ...
Validation of an UPLC-MS/MS method for simultaneous
... Antidepressant drugs are widely used in different psychiatric disorders and these drugs are frequently encountered in emergency toxicology screening, drug-abuse testing and forensic medical examinations [1]. Various methods for determination of antidepressant drugs have been reported, including high ...
... Antidepressant drugs are widely used in different psychiatric disorders and these drugs are frequently encountered in emergency toxicology screening, drug-abuse testing and forensic medical examinations [1]. Various methods for determination of antidepressant drugs have been reported, including high ...
Herbal Treatments Chapter 4
... researchers in China, Japan, and Korea. Higher fungi, including both edible and inedible mushrooms, are some of the major sources of polysaccharides and other substances that have been studied for antitumor and immunologic activity and as potential sources of new anticancer drugs. Many types of fung ...
... researchers in China, Japan, and Korea. Higher fungi, including both edible and inedible mushrooms, are some of the major sources of polysaccharides and other substances that have been studied for antitumor and immunologic activity and as potential sources of new anticancer drugs. Many types of fung ...
Conversion of Racemic Ibuprofen to (S)
... • Most common adverse effects are dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration/bleeding, salt and fluid retention, hypertension ...
... • Most common adverse effects are dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration/bleeding, salt and fluid retention, hypertension ...
Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults
... Issues Affecting ART Success: Adherence, ARV Toxicity, Drug Interactions Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents December 2009 AETC NRC Slide Set ...
... Issues Affecting ART Success: Adherence, ARV Toxicity, Drug Interactions Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents December 2009 AETC NRC Slide Set ...
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 4th ed. Lilley/Harrington
... A patient tells the nurse that he takes ginger almost every day for nausea. It is most important for the nurse to determine if the patient is taking which medication? A. B. C. D. ...
... A patient tells the nurse that he takes ginger almost every day for nausea. It is most important for the nurse to determine if the patient is taking which medication? A. B. C. D. ...
the Kaloba Monograph PDF
... an annual turnover of less than the cost of a high quality clinical trial, has led to the introduction of the European Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive. This Directive requires that in order to obtain a registered herbal medicine approval, the company must demonstrate that the herb ha ...
... an annual turnover of less than the cost of a high quality clinical trial, has led to the introduction of the European Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive. This Directive requires that in order to obtain a registered herbal medicine approval, the company must demonstrate that the herb ha ...
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs derived from plants or other natural sources. The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as ""the study of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs, drug substances or potential drugs or drug substances of natural origin as well as the search for new drugs from natural sources.""It is also defined as the study of crude drugs.