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

ID Stewardship

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

1 "[Meloxicam injection] demonstrates our commitment to improving patient care by providing an alternate dosage form for pain management," Ron Scarboro, chief executive officer at Azurity Pharmaceuticals, said in a press release. 2 REFERENCES 1. Meloxicam: Selective COX-2 inhibition in clinical practice. December 21, 2004.

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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. Heavy periods may also be a sign that your thyroid hormone dosage may need to be adjusted, as being hypothyroid can also cause a heavy flow. Too much iron/ferritin can be a problem.

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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.” Would you like to know if adaptogenic herbs might be of benefit to you? This can also mean fewer nutrients are absorbed.