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Self-Care Measures for Preventing and Managing Dysmenorrhea

Pharmacy Times

Other documented causes of secondary dysmenorrhea include fibroids, adenomyosis, infection, myomas, obstructive reproductive tract anomalies, and ovarian cysts About the Author Yvette C. Dysmenorrhea, also known as painful menstruation, is the most commonly reported menstrual symptom among females during the reproductive years.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

During this time frame, the pharmacy documented 152 interventions. If a discrepancy is found, the pharmacy nurses will hold the shipment, and a clinical intervention will be communicated to the provider. Results American Oncology Network (AON) Pharmacy collected data on waste and cost avoidance from February 2023 to September 2023.

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Pharmacy Times

By incorporating a patient's genetic profile into therapeutic decision-making, pharmacists can identify optimal drug choices and dosages while minimizing the risk of adverse events (AEs). This is particularly vital in polypharmacy scenarios, where the risk of drug-drug interactions and cumulative toxicity is high.

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Out of Shortage, Into Controversy: The Fight Over GLP-1 Compounding

Pharmacy Times

Compliance with FDA guidelines, including documenting clinical differences and avoiding investigational GLP-1s, is essential for compounders. It would also be expected that the reason would be documented in the patient’s chart. If not, then the next question is a determination of whether the compounded drug is essentially a copy.

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Pantoprazole for dogs: Dosage and safety

The Checkup by Singlecare

Severe side effects in dogs taking pantoprazole have not been documented. The immune-suppressing drug cyclosporine. Pantoprazole dosage for dogs The standard pantoprazole dosage for dogs to treat stomach acid-related diseases is 0.7–1 Other published recommended dosages include: 0.5–1 Ampicillin.

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Zyrtec for cats: Dosage and safety

The Checkup by Singlecare

These chemicals activate the immune system and cause skin to swell and grow red. If those don’t work, unproven or marginally successful treatments include corticosteroids, nasal lavage, humidifiers, immune suppressants, and second-generation antihistamines such as Zyrtec. In people, persistently itchy skin is often due to histamines.

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Can you drink on Naproxen?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Naproxen is available in different formulations, strengths, and dosages. You can purchase it over the counter in dosages that typically range from 200 to 220 mg, or a healthcare professional can prescribe it at higher doses, which may vary depending on the condition. What is the maximum recommended dosage of naproxen?