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

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tuberculosis 4 , more recent research implies that this dosage falls at the lower end of the dose-response curve 5. Crucially, the effects depend on dosage, with EON incidence at a standard dose of 15 mg/kg/day ranging from 1% to 2.5%, increasing to 18% at 35 mg/kg/day 14. Thus, higher doses should be avoided. TB Control Programs 21.

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Correct Patient Misconceptions Around Biosimilars

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Image credit: Shutter2U | stock.adobe.com Biosimilars are biologic products highly similar to an FDA-approved reference product, with no clinically meaningful differences in safety, purity, or potency. Misconceptions can lead to unnecessary hesitation, increased health care spending, and reduced access to important biologic treatments.

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Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

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Pharmacist weighing chemical | Image Credit: © Kzenon - stock.adobe.com Performing calculations for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and related preparations is a key activity in compounding. Active moiety calculations determine the drug amount needed to prepare the dosage form quantity. Policy-exception salts.

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Is Repatha a statin?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Some options include : Repatha (evolocumab) is a brand-name medication that is FDA approved to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, by helping to restore blood flow to the heart in individuals with heart disease. Taking a lower dosage may help to lower your risk of side effects from statins.

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What You Need to Know as a Breastfeeding Hashi’s Mama

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Women with treated thyroid conditions will likely need to adjust their medication dosage, perhaps multiple times. The ­ IGT and Low Milk Supply Facebook Support Group maintains a listing of galactagogues, including dosages, precautions, and additional resources. 2015 Apr 25;17(4):e25880. Published 2015 Jul 1. 2015;10:21.

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FDA Publishes More Than 200 Complete Response Letters

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Unprecedented Move Previously, the FDA had not routinely shared CRLs publicly. A 2015 cross-sectional study published in BMJ found that drug developers omitted around 85% of safety and efficacy concerns noted by the FDA in their public statements (2). Sponsors often disclosed minimal information when announcing a non-approval.

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Vyvanse generic availability, cost, and dosage

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 for treatment and symptom control in ADHD. In 2015, Vyvanse was approved by the FDA also to treat binge eating disorder ( BED ). Vyvanse and its generic, lisdexamfetamine , contain the same active ingredient in the same amount for each strength and dosage form.