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FDA Approves Zetonna

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:19:00 +0000

FRIDAY, January 20, 2012 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zetonna (ciclesonide) nasal aerosol to treat the symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in...

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FDA Approves Subsys

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:40:00 +0000

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Subsys (fentanyl) sublingual spray. Subsys is a sublingually-administered formulation of fentanyl which provides relief to patients who experience...

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FDA Approves Anturol

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:40:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Anturol (oxybutynin) topical gel 3% for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and ...

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What do you kow about :Guillain–Barré syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:35:00 +0000

Sometimes called Landry's paralysis, is an acute polyneuropathy, a disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. Ascending paralysis, weakness beginning in the feet and hands and migrating...

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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT: OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:13:00 +0000

IntroductionOvarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurs in the luteal phase of the cycle after multifollicular stimulation and hCG administration. It is characterised by multiple corpus...

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Vasopressors used in shock

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:17:00 +0000

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Canadian BOARD Schedule of Fees - Pharmacists 2012

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:14:00 +0000

Fees must be paid in Canadian funds by certified cheque, money order or bank draft. Visa and MasterCard are accepted for document evaluation & examination fees if you apply using PEBC's online...

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FDA Approves Intermezzo

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:53:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablets) for use as needed to treat insomnia characterized by middle-of-the-night waking followed by...

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FDA Approves Eylea

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:34:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eylea (aflibercept) Injection, known in the scientific literature as VEGF Trap-Eye, for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) ...

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FDA Approvals: Tadalafil for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Clinical Context Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). The FDA has now...

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FDA Approves Onfi

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:33:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Onfi (clobazam), an oral benzodiazepine antiepileptic drug, as adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)...

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what do you know about: Fournier’s gangrene

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:27:00 +0000

Fournier’s gangrene is an aggressive and rapidly spreading infection of soft tissue, or necrotizing fasciitis, that involves the deep and superficial fascia of the perineum.1 The rate of fascial...

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Misadministration of IV Insulin Associated With Dose Measurement and Hyperkalemia Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Problem: We are aware of numerous reports of serious errors associated with the misadministration of insulin. These events have involved various types of practitioners, including physician house...

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FDA Approves Ferriprox

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:42:00 +0000

October 14, 2011 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ferriprox (deferiprone) to treat patients with iron overload due to blood transfusions in patients with thalassemia, a...

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A current list of medications that require refrigeration

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:51:00 +0000

Although not a complete list, below you’ll find a list of the most common medications that require refrigeration. * • Actimmune® (interferon gamma 1B) * •...

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Plavix and PPIs bad company

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:41:00 +0000

Detailed View: Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) – August 2010 and February 2011 WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS Diminished Antiplatelet Activity Due...

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Symptoms in the Pharmacy : skin disorders 2

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:02:00 +0000

Eczema and dermatitisTreatment timescale Most cases of mild to moderate atopic eczema, irritant and allergic dermatitis should respond to skin care and treatment with OTC products. If no...

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Symptoms in the Pharmacy : skin disorders 1

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:57:00 +0000

Eczema/dermatitis Eczema is a term used synonymously with dermatitis. The latter is more commonly used when an external precipitating factor is present (contact dermatitis). The rashes produced...

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what do you know about : Cogan's Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:42:00 +0000

What Is It?Cogan's syndrome is a rare, rheumatic disease characterized by inflammation of the ears and eyes. Cogan's syndrome can lead to vision difficulty, hearing loss and dizziness. The...

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Reducing Fever in Children: Safe Use of Acetaminophen

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:45:00 +0000

You’re in the drug store, looking for a fever-reducing medicine for your children. They range in age from 6 months to 7 years, and you want to buy one product you can use for all of them. So you...

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FDA Approves Xalkori

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:29:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat certain patients with late-stage (locally advanced or metastatic), non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) who express...

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Health Tip: Help Ease Morning Sickness

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +0000

During the first trimester of pregnancy in particular, hormonal changes are responsible for nausea and vomiting that's often labeled "morning sickness." The womenshealth.gov website suggests how to...

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FDA Approves Tapentadol for Chronic Pain

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:14:00 +0000

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tapentadol extended release (Nucynta, Janssen Pharmaceuticals) for moderate to severe chronic pain. The drug, already approved for acute...

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New Guidelines for Preventing Colchicine Drug Interactions

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:26:00 +0000

A new set of evidence-based guidelines provides an algorithm for reducing colchicine doses to prevent toxicity in patients who are also taking drugs such as cyclosporine, ketoconazole, ritonavir,...

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FDA Approves Adcetris

noreply@blogger.com (amin elkholy) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:11:00 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) to treat Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and a rare lymphoma known as systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma...

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