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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.

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Paediatric Drug Dosing

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Hence, maintenance dosage (on a mg/kg/day basis) are generally smaller than those of adults. As children mature physically, their physiological systems develop at varying rates. In general, absorption, plasma protein binding, metabolism and excretion are lower in children. and occasionally, body surface area (e.g.

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Top 20 Drugs with US Patent Expiry in 2023 Based on Total Sales Value

PharmaShots

It acts as a mobilization agent and should be injected subcutaneously with dosage depending on body weight. Company: Sanofi Generic Name: Plerixafor First Approval Date: Dec 15, 2008 Patent Expiration: Jul 2023 2022 Sales: $281.5M The stem cells are then collected and subsequent autologous transplantation into the patients.

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The good news is that supplementing with selenium at a therapeutic dosage, has been found to reduce thyroid antibodies, reduce thyroid symptoms, and improve overall well-being. (1-3). In a 2002 study led by Dr. Roland Ga?rtner, They will be able to help guide you as to what dosage is most appropriate for you.

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The Fundamental Gut Health Protocol

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A poster presentation at the International Congress in Cannes, France, in 2002 found that Wobenzym , a proprietary blend of systemic enzymes, taken at a dose of five tablets three times per day, showed very promising results in Hashimoto’s.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Tegaserod : This medication was approved for IBS-C in 2002, but removed from the market in 2007 due to an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Be sure to work with your doctor or practitioner to determine the right supplements and dosages for you.

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Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Remission after Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

The Thyroid Pharmacist

This big news was newly emerging research in 2002 when I started pharmacy school, 20 years after their initial discovery. I recommend testing thyroid hormone levels every six to 12 weeks to ensure your thyroid medication dosage is optimized, or sooner, if you are showing any of the above symptoms. pylori in people with ulcers. (17-21).