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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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Medical Abbreviations

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. ° Nil © Complete ABG Arterial blood gases abx Antibiotics ACE Angiotensin converting enzyme ACS Acute coronary syndrome ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADME Absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion ADR Adverse drug reaction AEBA Acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma AF Atrial fibrillation AGE Acute gastroenteritis AIDS Acquired (..)

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ADA 2025: Advances in Type 2 Diabetes Management With Tirzepatide

Pharmacy Times

It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes and carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors, with unknown risk in humans. The presentation emphasized early intervention and personalized treatment plans in managing type 2 diabetes, shifting from "treating to failure" to "treating to target.

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

Pharmacy Times

The convenience of once-daily dosing and a rapid IV bolus administration may offer workflow efficiencies in hospital or surgical settings, where minimizing polypharmacy and streamlining medication administration are important goals. 2 REFERENCES 1.

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Protecting Older Adults from Severe RSV: Key Challenges and the Importance of Prevention

Pharmacy Times

She emphasizes that treatment options are mostly supportive, making prevention through good hygiene and vaccination essential. Pharmacy Times: What are the key challenges in managing the high burden of RSV hospitalizations in older adults, and what broader strategies are needed to address them?

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Pharmacists Have a Crucial Role Helping Patients With ATTR-CM Navigate Treatment With Tafamidis

Pharmacy Times

Tafamidis, a selective transthyretin stabilizer, significantly reduces mortality and hospitalizations in ATTR-CM patients. SHOW MORE Pharmacists can help oversee the treatment process to ensure patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are adhering to tafamidis.