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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Bupe Allergy Buprenorphine induction has been the mainstay of emergency department treatment of opioid use disorder for more than a decade [11, 12]. Of note, screening is often required for insurance approval for substance use treatment. Our experience: Traditionally, ED physicians do not like ordering urine drug screens (UDS).

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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About The Treatment Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

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AI-Generated Summary This article by infectious diseases pharmacist Aneeka Chavda outlines five key considerations for pharmacists in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), particularly drug-sensitive cases. The piece advocates for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in specific high-risk groups to personalize treatment.

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

And as we’ve seen, even with supplementation, you need to address your root causes to prevent iron supply and demand challenges. Viruses that have been associated with anemia include Epstein-Barr Virus , hepatitis A and C, human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6), cytomegalovirus, parvovirus B19, and HIV. [45] However, when they added 1.5

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How Do Adaptogenic Herbs Benefit Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Nikolai Lazarev defined adaptogens as “an agent that raises the body’s ability to resist stress by countering undesired stressors, whether physical, chemical, emotional, or biological.” Aloe vera should not be used by those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetic, or have a bowel obstruction.