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Off-label Use

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In fact, off-label drug uses can become widely entrenched in clinical practice and become predominant treatments for a given clinical condition. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine , off-label use lacking strong scientific evidence had a higher adverse drug event rate compared with on-label use.

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Viking’s weight loss drug enters an already crowded arena

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Emerging treatment options for obesity and diabetes are indeed proliferating in response to growing demand, but their ability to maintain weight loss will be a key factor in determining their attractiveness for use. Ozempic is currently approved for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Following the announcement, Brian Lian, Ph.D,

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Novo Nordisk blockbuster Ozempic boasts 23% sales surge in 2023

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Originally granted approval in its largest market, the US, in 2017, Ozempic has subsequently obtained approval for three distinct dosages, 0.5mg, 1.0mg, and 2.0mg, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The significant sales growth of Ozempic reinforces its continued dominance in the type 2 diabetes market.

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Learning in Outpatient Pharmacy

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To properly screen prescriptions within a short time frame, we must be familiar with indications, usual dosages, maximum dosages, off-label uses and contraindications of all medications. One example I commonly see is the use of metformin in gestational diabetes mellitus. NSAIDs should be avoided in CKD patients.

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Glaucoma

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Other risk factors include advancing age, family history, ethnicity, corticosteroid use, myopia, type 2 diabetes mellitus , cardiovascular disease and hypertension. It is generally linked to raised intraocular pressure, which is the main treatable risk factor , but can also occur when the intraocular pressure is within the normal range.

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Pain

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Visual analogue scale : 10-cm-long lines labelled with an extreme at each end, usually "no pain at all" and "worst pain imaginable". diabetic neuropathy, phantom limb) or central (spinal cord injury, post stroke) or both (postherpetic neuralgia). involving superficial structures such as skin and muscle) or visceral (e.g.

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The Most Common OTC Resource

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People can follow the “Drug Facts Label” directions on OTC products for proper use. They can encourage them to read the labels of OTC products thoroughly and always ask questions if they are uncertain about their choice and proper use. Patient advocacy: Pharmacists advocate for their patients’ health and well-being.