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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

Pharmacy Times

Because of their ability to cover a wide array of bacteria, low adverse effect profile, and oral availability, cephalosporins are commonly used in the treatment of outpatient infections. Both agents have high bioavailability, achieve high urinary concentrations, are available as suspensions, and can be used in infants.

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Hypertension: A Silent Killer Requiring Novel Therapies

Pharmacy Times

Malesker, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FASHP, BCPS +1 More Hypertension is widespread and linked to serious health risks, but new treatments for resistant cases target new mechanisms of action. Jansen, PharmD Candidate , Mark A. 2,3 Hypertension remains a major public health challenge both in the United States and globally.

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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Pharmacy Times

Understanding and addressing barriers to medication adherence are crucial for effective treatment of psychiatric disorders and improving patient outcomes. Long-acting injectable antipsychotics may improve adherence in homeless populations, but transportation and clinic visit logistics must be considered.

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

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In fact, I skipped the breastfeeding class offered at my hospital to buy a second car with my hubby (we only had one car prior to starting a family). It is associated with better gastrointestinal adaptation, better infant sleep, less crying, and a reduced pain reaction (to routine hospital procedures). [3] I need to feed this baby!”

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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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Ivermectin: A therapeutic approach to reduce high-risk cases of COVID

Druggist

In January 2021, the pilot study was led using 27 random controlled trials, out of which 15 attendants confirmed Ivermectin to be effective. Additionally, this drug is also known as anti-parasite successful against all viruses like HIV, Dengue, Influenza , and Zika virus. And stated its judicial use in preventing corona infection.

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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