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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Who Doesn’t Like a Nice Rosé?

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

What clinical presentation and medication is associated with this urinary discoloration? 1,2] Severe symptoms such as hypovolemia, shock, metabolic acidosis Persistent and severe GI symptoms Lethargy or toxic appearance Serum iron level greater than 500 mcg/dL What is the dosage of deferoxamine for iron toxicity? [1] 22 Aug 2018.

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Dry Eye

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However, it is now believed that both mechanisms are present in most patients, although one may be predominant. 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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ESMO 2022: data updates push immunotherapy’s scope in cervical cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

This week, at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022 researchers presented encouraging updates on immunotherapies in the field of cervical cancer. In 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that 570,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer, of which 311,000 died of the disease. months, 15.2

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Glaucoma

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Initially, this condition tends to be asymptomatic, however, as glaucoma progresses, patients may present with irreversible sight loss or visual field defects. Management Open-angle glaucoma Occurs where drainage of the aqueous humour through the trabecular meshwork is restricted and the angle between the iris and the cornea is normal.

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Parkinson Disease

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Physiotherapy if balance or motor function problems are present. May allow a reduction in levodopa dosage. Nonpharmacological intervention is essential at all stages of Parkinson disease. Encourage exercise in all patients. Speech and language therapy if they develop communication, swallowing or saliva problems.

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Pain

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arthritis, cancer, spinal cord injury), often the pathology is no longer present but pain persists because of central sensitisation. Strong opioids, of which morphine is considered the gold standard, have no ceiling effect, and therefore increased dosage continues to give increased analgesia, but side effects often limit the effectiveness.

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Episode 619: Management of Antiretrovirals in Critically Ill Patients

Pharmacy Joe

Drug interactions, lack of variety of dosage forms and decreased absorption threaten to expose patients to unintended monotherapy. Episode 619: Management of Antiretrovirals in Critically Ill Patients Subscribe on iTunes , Android , or Stitcher Management decisions regarding antiretroviral therapies in critically ill patients are complex.