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Dry Eye

RX Note

Medications Antihistamines, beta-blockers, chemotherapy, diuretics, HRT, oral contraceptives, SSRIs and TCAs may affect the quantity and composition of tears. The dosage of all products marketed for dry eye is largely dependent on the patient's need for lubrication, and is therefore given on an as-needed basis.

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Hospital Pharmacy FAQ

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In terms of knowledge, I generally divide the preparations into 2 key parts: Familiar yourself with common oral medications that you probably encounter in a daily basic (including both indications and dosage). You should be at least familiar with insulin and inhalers counselling before entering ward, inpatient or outpatient.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

One 2018 study found that among 80 people with IBS, 19 percent had undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction. [11] Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. Published 2016 Jun 27.

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

For example, having people take therapeutic dosages of two nutrients, selenium and myo-inositol , in addition to working to balance their blood sugar, can work wonders at reducing their anxiety and OCD symptoms, as well as reducing their thyroid antibodies and thyroid symptoms. Recommended dosage and precautions. Hum Psychopharmacol.

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development. Benefits of daily oral chemotherapy over IV.

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After NICE okay, Scots denied access to Vifor’s Veltassa

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It’s the second time that the SMC has rejected Veltassa (patiromer), having previously turned it down for hyperkalaemia in 2018. The traditional standard of care has been to simply reduce the dosage of RAAS inhibitors, although there is evidence this can lead to cardiovascular death and worsening renal function.

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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). Half of the participants were given selenium supplementation at a dosage of 200 mcg per day, along with levothyroxine, for a 90-day period.

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