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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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FDA Approves Meloxicam Injection For Moderate-to-Severe Pain in Adults

Pharmacy Times

3 Although meloxicam injection delivers a non-opioid alternative for pain control, it is not recommended as a first-line agent when rapid onset of analgesia is needed due to its delayed onset. 2 REFERENCES 1. Meloxicam: Selective COX-2 inhibition in clinical practice. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. December 21, 2004. Subscribe Now!

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Impact of Patient Access to Care on Rates of Febrile Neutropenia Post Inpatient Administration of a Colony-Stimulating Factor

Pharmacy Times

Although the use of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) is well-established in mitigating severe FN, existing literature suggests there is only an approximate 3% difference in FN rates between various CSF agents. Utilizing colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) decreases the incidence of severe FN.

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Top 20 RNAi Therapeutic Companies Based on 2022 R&D Expenditure

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This drug is currently in multiple P-IIa clinical trials and is being evaluated in combination with other antiviral agents for cHBV. ARO-AAT and ARO-APOC3 are among the highest-phase products developing under Arrowhead’s pipeline for the treatment of liver diseases. R&D Expenditure: $85.1M R&D Expenditure: $437.9M

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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.