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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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The Checkup by Singlecare - Untitled Article

The Checkup by Singlecare

Key takeaways Paxlovid is an FDA -approved drug for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in high-risk individuals. It’s also recommended to discontinue atorvastatin and rosuvastatin during treatment with Paxlovid. Several substances, including herbal products, may interact with Paxlovid.

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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. Autoimmune Gastritis Autoimmune gastritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your immune system attacks your stomach lining. Too much iron/ferritin can be a problem.

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How Do Adaptogenic Herbs Benefit Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Many adaptogens are anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and supportive of a healthy immune function, as well as a calm mood. Nikolai Lazarev defined adaptogens as “an agent that raises the body’s ability to resist stress by countering undesired stressors, whether physical, chemical, emotional, or biological.”