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Oral COVID Agents

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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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HIV Infection

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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). If HIV is left untreated, the virus will cause progressive weakening of the immune system, a process which occurs at different rates in different people.

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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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Contents

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Soft Contact Lenses - A basic overview Red Eye - Discussion on few possible conditions Styes - Warm compresses are the mainstay of treatment Eye Floaters - It is not often treated, except in severe cases. insulins, inhalers, GTN, transdermal patches, etc.)

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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