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HIV Infection

RX Note

Introduction HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus that was recognized as the causative agent of AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). 2 types of human HIV exist: HIV-1 and HIV-2. 2 types of human HIV exist: HIV-1 and HIV-2.

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Why mAbs Matter

Quality Matters

As more monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies are developed (1 in 3 new drugs are monoclonal antibodies1) and as patent exclusivity expires, these treatments are becoming more widely available. To understand monoclonal antibody drugs, its necessary to first know a little about how antibodies work in the bodys immune system.

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Gilead hit with FDA clinical hold for batch of HIV trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a clinical hold on several of Gilead’s trials evaluating two HIV treatment candidates, though the rest of the drugmaker’s diverse pipeline remains unaffected. Gilead is considered the leading big pharma in HIV treatments. Shares in Nasdaq-listed Gilead opened 0.3%

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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.

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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.

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Oral COVID Agents

Pharmacy Friday Pearls

18 years Administration Oral Oral Oral PK/PD MOA: Nirmatrelvir – inhibitor of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease Prevents viral replicationRitonavir is a CYP3A inhibitor included to increase nirmatrelvir plasma levelsRitonavir alone has NO activity against SARS-CoV-2 Time to peak: Nirmatrelvir: 3 hrs & Ritonavir: 3.98 Introduction.

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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. Autoimmune Gastritis Autoimmune gastritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your immune system attacks your stomach lining. Too much iron/ferritin can be a problem.