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Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Studies have shown that duloxetine may help prevent or reduce nerve pain in people who have been treated with chemotherapy. Communicate any concerns or questions about the switch to your healthcare provider, as they can offer personalized advice based on your medical history and overall needs.

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How pharmacists can counsel patients on a bad reaction to a new medication

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Due to a lack of recognition and a paucity of communication between patients and healthcare providers, millions of reactions may go unreported every year. If your patients have recently started a new medication or changed dosage of an existing medication, some symptoms of adverse drug reactions may include: Nausea/vomiting. Chest pain.

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International regulation: the importance of quality assurance in drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

Since the first ADC was approved by the EMA in 2012, they have generated a great deal of interest in the oncology field because of their potential to address many of the challenges of traditional chemotherapy options. Teams must also accept the variety of analytical procedures these regulatory agencies prefer.

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6 Surprising Medications That May Cause Hearing Loss

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Losing hearing permanently can have a profound impact on a person’s ability to communicate and, consequently, on their personal, professional, and social life. Chemotherapy Drugs Chemo drugs like cisplatin and carboplatin are used to kill cancer cells. Always read drug labels carefully and do not take more than the recommended dosage.

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Ondansetron interactions to avoid

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Therefore, any onset of symptoms should be managed by immediate communication with a healthcare professional. Some dosage forms of ondansetron contain sodium benzoate, a metabolite of benzyl alcohol. Ondansetron is available as an injection, an oral solution, an oral tablet, and an orally-disintegrating tablet.

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Olanzapine interactions to avoid

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While it can be used to manage many mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia , it also plays a role in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. If deemed necessary to combine, the dosages and durations of the contributing medications should be reduced and kept to a minimum.

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FDA drug dosage optimisation guidelines signal clinical trial reform

Pharmaceutical Technology

In January, amidst calls to improve patient safety by optimizing licensed drug formulations, the FDA released a draft guidance that signalled a departure from the most commonly used method of identifying a new therapy’s ideal dosage. The focus on identifying the ideal drug dosage is not new. What is drug dose optimisation?

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