Small Changes are Big Steps: Making Nanotechnologies Ethically
... (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) indicates that about 40 million infected people live worldwide. About 2.5 millions are children (<15 years). This group shows especially high mortality tolls and represents a high-risk population. A novel treatment combining at least three drugs, the H ...
... (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) indicates that about 40 million infected people live worldwide. About 2.5 millions are children (<15 years). This group shows especially high mortality tolls and represents a high-risk population. A novel treatment combining at least three drugs, the H ...
When Your Science Leads To - Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
... There are two major reasons why developing drugs to treat CNS diseases is so challenging. First, in many cases, such as with MS and Alzheimer’s, we simply don’t understand the disease mechanisms well enough to identify the correct drug targets. For example, we still don’t know what causes MS and why ...
... There are two major reasons why developing drugs to treat CNS diseases is so challenging. First, in many cases, such as with MS and Alzheimer’s, we simply don’t understand the disease mechanisms well enough to identify the correct drug targets. For example, we still don’t know what causes MS and why ...
large volume injection – beyond volume and
... Certain care pathways, particularly in oncology, require the patient to present to the infusion clinic on a regular basis over an extended treatment period to receive drug therapy. This is because many oncology products are given by intravenous (IV) or SC administration, which requires HCP supervisi ...
... Certain care pathways, particularly in oncology, require the patient to present to the infusion clinic on a regular basis over an extended treatment period to receive drug therapy. This is because many oncology products are given by intravenous (IV) or SC administration, which requires HCP supervisi ...
Benzodiazepine Fact Sheet
... Impairment of coordination — Benzodiazepines can cause coordination problems similar to those caused by alcohol. Great care should be taken driving and operating other machinery while these drugs have been taken. Elderly people have increased risk of falling Abuse and Addiction — Benzodiazepines are ...
... Impairment of coordination — Benzodiazepines can cause coordination problems similar to those caused by alcohol. Great care should be taken driving and operating other machinery while these drugs have been taken. Elderly people have increased risk of falling Abuse and Addiction — Benzodiazepines are ...
the diversion of public health
... The strategic role of IPR for TNCs • With the globalization of markets, it becomes crucial for TNC to control the use of their products in emerging markets. • Such control is realised through IPR which becomes a key source of their profits. • In the absence of IPR enforcement, counterfeiting (the r ...
... The strategic role of IPR for TNCs • With the globalization of markets, it becomes crucial for TNC to control the use of their products in emerging markets. • Such control is realised through IPR which becomes a key source of their profits. • In the absence of IPR enforcement, counterfeiting (the r ...
Post marketing surveillance
... "Uncertainties with respect to the efficacy of a medicinal product in certain subpopulations that could not be resolved prior to marketing authorisation and require further clinical evidence" ...
... "Uncertainties with respect to the efficacy of a medicinal product in certain subpopulations that could not be resolved prior to marketing authorisation and require further clinical evidence" ...
Link - thejabberwock
... clinical performance, despite their “staggering” adverse effects which are even worse in children and adolescents, off-label prescriptions for US children / adolescents surged by 82% from 2001 to 2006. ...
... clinical performance, despite their “staggering” adverse effects which are even worse in children and adolescents, off-label prescriptions for US children / adolescents surged by 82% from 2001 to 2006. ...
factors modifying drug dose-response relationship
... ¾ Concentration of drugs differ in milk. Lipid soluble drugs are in higher concentration ¾ Generally most drugs are in too low a concentration to be harmful to infant - However consider: ¾Volume of milk consumed ¾Age of the infant ¾ Liposolubility of the drug ¾Some drugs are contraindicated because ...
... ¾ Concentration of drugs differ in milk. Lipid soluble drugs are in higher concentration ¾ Generally most drugs are in too low a concentration to be harmful to infant - However consider: ¾Volume of milk consumed ¾Age of the infant ¾ Liposolubility of the drug ¾Some drugs are contraindicated because ...
Drug Name - Glory Cubed Productions
... TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY School of Nursing Medication Administration Sheets ...
... TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY School of Nursing Medication Administration Sheets ...
Advances in Epilepsy Research - Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and
... patient-friendly as possible ...
... patient-friendly as possible ...
Basic Principles of Pharmacology
... ** Branches of pharmacology usually answer all of the following questions: - How much of a drug to give? Dose - How frequent a drug should be given? Related to the biological half-life (t ) - When to give it? Before or after meals; at bed time, PRN... - How to give it? administration ... etc ...
... ** Branches of pharmacology usually answer all of the following questions: - How much of a drug to give? Dose - How frequent a drug should be given? Related to the biological half-life (t ) - When to give it? Before or after meals; at bed time, PRN... - How to give it? administration ... etc ...
HIV Negative
... analogue. It works by disrupting cellular replication at the genetic level. Our DNA is made up of four bases that combine in pairs. These line up, spiraling into a double helix. DNA codes for all our proteins; it’s a blueprint for our building blocks. AZT stops the spiral; it breaks the chain and ki ...
... analogue. It works by disrupting cellular replication at the genetic level. Our DNA is made up of four bases that combine in pairs. These line up, spiraling into a double helix. DNA codes for all our proteins; it’s a blueprint for our building blocks. AZT stops the spiral; it breaks the chain and ki ...
Adverse Drug Reactions
... arsenical used in the treatment of Syphillis. In 1961, it was reported in West Germany that there was an outbreak of PHOCOMELIA (hypoplastic and aplastic limb deformities) in the new born babies. It was shown subsequently that thalidomide, a non barbiturate hypnotic, was to blame. The crucial period ...
... arsenical used in the treatment of Syphillis. In 1961, it was reported in West Germany that there was an outbreak of PHOCOMELIA (hypoplastic and aplastic limb deformities) in the new born babies. It was shown subsequently that thalidomide, a non barbiturate hypnotic, was to blame. The crucial period ...
Table 13. Drug Metabolism Basics Bioavailability and Half
... Lipophilic = distributes through membranes with preference for adipose tissue and muscle (greater volume of distribution) ...
... Lipophilic = distributes through membranes with preference for adipose tissue and muscle (greater volume of distribution) ...
CHAPTER 16 Drug Abuse and Autism Basic Lecture Outline with
... feelings of empathy, emotional warmth, and self-acceptance. Does not produce hallucinations. Releases serotonin into synapse by causing reuptake pumps to work backwards, similar to the way cocaine and amphetamine cause dopamine reuptake pumps to reverse. Prolonged use has causes permanent neurotoxic ...
... feelings of empathy, emotional warmth, and self-acceptance. Does not produce hallucinations. Releases serotonin into synapse by causing reuptake pumps to work backwards, similar to the way cocaine and amphetamine cause dopamine reuptake pumps to reverse. Prolonged use has causes permanent neurotoxic ...
Who made the ruling? What was the vote? What was the award?
... ( Justices Shield Medical Devices From Lawsuits By Linda Greenhouse Published: February 21, 2008 ) ...
... ( Justices Shield Medical Devices From Lawsuits By Linda Greenhouse Published: February 21, 2008 ) ...
D rug Prescribing in Manitoba: How Appropriate is it?
... Among the key things we wanted to know was whether Manitobans are being prescribed newer or more expensive drugs when a proven, less expensive drug can be just as effective or is, in fact, a clinically recommended first choice. ...
... Among the key things we wanted to know was whether Manitobans are being prescribed newer or more expensive drugs when a proven, less expensive drug can be just as effective or is, in fact, a clinically recommended first choice. ...
drug abuse - Rocky and District Victim Services
... sense of wellbeing. Some are natural, others are synthetics produced in laboratories. Sedative-Hypnotics: Are drugs that cause a slowing down or depression of the central nervous system. They produce a feeling of calm, drowsiness and well being. Tranquilizers: They are the most prescribed of all dru ...
... sense of wellbeing. Some are natural, others are synthetics produced in laboratories. Sedative-Hypnotics: Are drugs that cause a slowing down or depression of the central nervous system. They produce a feeling of calm, drowsiness and well being. Tranquilizers: They are the most prescribed of all dru ...
Section 2: Drugs as Medicines
... Generic Medicine: A Medicine made by a company other than the company that developed the original medicine. ...
... Generic Medicine: A Medicine made by a company other than the company that developed the original medicine. ...
Bronchitis and Pneumonia Drugs
... Antibiotics (antimicrobials) are drugs that are used in patients suffering from bacterial infections. In patients with lung disease, they are typically used for those with bacterial pneumonia (infection of the lungs) or septic tracheitis/tracheobronchitis (infection of the airways). Some antibiotics ...
... Antibiotics (antimicrobials) are drugs that are used in patients suffering from bacterial infections. In patients with lung disease, they are typically used for those with bacterial pneumonia (infection of the lungs) or septic tracheitis/tracheobronchitis (infection of the airways). Some antibiotics ...
United`s entrenched position in the PAH market faces
... administration and less risk of infection. Our forecasts lead to low-single-digit revenue growth up to 2018 when generic drugs penetrate the PAH market, after which growth turns slightly negative. Adjusted gross margins (excluding share-based compensation) increased to an all-time high at nearly 96% ...
... administration and less risk of infection. Our forecasts lead to low-single-digit revenue growth up to 2018 when generic drugs penetrate the PAH market, after which growth turns slightly negative. Adjusted gross margins (excluding share-based compensation) increased to an all-time high at nearly 96% ...
Starpharma to Conduct Animal Trials on Vaginal Microbicide Clover
... GlaxoSmithKline appears in the China market with a whole new stance as it rounds up its business integration in China. The company’s business and market strategy has been determined and in this month the new management ranking would implement its market strategy in China. The company aims to be the ...
... GlaxoSmithKline appears in the China market with a whole new stance as it rounds up its business integration in China. The company’s business and market strategy has been determined and in this month the new management ranking would implement its market strategy in China. The company aims to be the ...
New Approaches to Filling the Gap in Tuberculosis Drug Discovery
... to ensure collaboration, innovation, and sustained application of academic and industry expertise to address major neglected diseases like TB u Experts widely recognized the need to create alternative incentive mechanisms to stimulate R&D not through high pricing of medicines, but rather, by reward ...
... to ensure collaboration, innovation, and sustained application of academic and industry expertise to address major neglected diseases like TB u Experts widely recognized the need to create alternative incentive mechanisms to stimulate R&D not through high pricing of medicines, but rather, by reward ...
Pharmaceutical industry
The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs or pharmaceuticals for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies may deal in generic or brand medications and medical devices. They are subject to a variety of laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety, efficacy and marketing of drugs.