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Drug safety update says fluoroquinolone antibiotics should be last resort

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Reports of serious adverse reactions to fluoroquinolone antibiotics have included tendinitis or tendon rupture, muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, joint swelling, peripheral neuropathy and central nervous system effects. Fluoroquinolones use should be discontinued at the first signs of a serious adverse reaction.

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FDA grants full approval for Roche/AbbVie’s Venclexta in AML combination therapies

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The combination therapies had previously been marketed following accelerated approval in November 2018 on the basis of early stage results. Combination therapies involving Roche and AbbVie’s cancer drug Venclexta have been formally approved by the FDA in acute myeloid leukaemia, following supportive data from late-stage studies.

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New Bill could enhance UK clinical trial regulation

European Pharmaceutical Review

He highlighted research by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) from 2022, which found that between 2018 and 2020, “the median time between application for regulatory approval and delivery of a first dose to a participant in a trial increased by almost a month.”

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How many days should I give my dog metronidazole?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Certain supplements, flea medications, and chemotherapy drugs may also cause adverse reactions. However, they also say some research has shown toxicity at lower doses, such as this 2018 study , which recommended caution with doses greater than 40 mg/kg/day. How much metronidazole can I give my dog?

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What are the side effects of Zyrtec in older adults?

The Checkup by Singlecare

But second-generation antihistamines, like Zyrtec, are less likely to cause these side effects for older adults, notes the AAAAI.

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Will Ketamine Really Battle Life-Long Depression?

The People's Pharmacy

Adverse Reactions: The authors report: “During the initial treatment phase, 49 of 195 patients (25.1%) in the ketamine group and 55 of 170 patients (32.4%) in the ECT group had at least one moderate or severe adverse event.” 27, 2018 ). ” It is a measure of depression.

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Most people with Hashimoto’s have deficiencies in these nutrients, and I’ve seen very limited adverse reactions with supplementation (please check the special considerations/cautions sections under each supplement heading to learn about adverse reactions). (12-16). Published 2018 Mar 20. Published 2018 Jul 2.