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Co-trimoxazole in Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia

RX Note

Dosage Co-trimoxazole comes in both double-strength and single-strength tablets. NOTE: Co-trimoxazole is also used off-label for primary prophylaxis of toxoplasma Gondii encephalitis in patients with HIV. Mechanism of Action Both trimethoprim and sulfonamides inhibit bacterial folate synthesis, but at a different step in the pathway.

Dosage 52
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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

LifeProNow

Other formulations and dosages of naloxone will remain available by prescription only. In accordance with a process to change the status of a drug from prescription to nonprescription, the manufacturer provided data demonstrating that the drug is safe and effective for use as directed in its proposed labeling.

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Drug Formulary App

RX Note

It is a quick reference for indication, dosage, availability and prescribing category. Also offers bookmark search for National Antimicrobial Guideline, 2019. Similarly, the off-label uses can be clearly highlighted too. Although the website is a possible solution, there is no official mobile application available.

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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. About the author. Camptosar prescribing information.

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UK approves prescription-only melatonin drug for childhood ADHD

Pharmaceutical Technology

In July 2019, the MHRA held up Colonis for sending a letter to physicians advertising the off-label use of the drug in children and those with renal impairment. On 22 September, the MHRA expanded the label to include the use for sleep-onset insomnia in children with ADHD. The recommended dosage is even smaller in children.

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Paediatric Drug Dosing

RX Note

Hence, maintenance dosage (on a mg/kg/day basis) are generally smaller than those of adults. Cephalexin (oral) for UTI prophylaxis Paediatric Protocols for Malaysian Hospitals, 2019: 5 mg/kg ON Frank Shann Drug Doses, 2017 : 12.5 However, in reality, many drugs are used off-label for the neonate and paediatric population.

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The Missing Link to Thyroid Fatigue

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Please note: Some people may need to increase their dosage of thiamine from 600 mg per day. It looked at the effect of thiamine on patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and found that effective dosages ranged from 600 mg to 1,500 per day, depending on individual body size. [7] In: StatPearls [Internet].

Dosage 98