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Episode 507: Why can’t you use the Naranjo algorithm in the setting of drug overdose?

Pharmacy Joe

The Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale (commonly referred to as the Naranjo Scale) attempts to apply objective criteria to answer the subjective question of whether or not an adverse reaction is likely caused by a medication a patient was taking at the time the reaction occurred.

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Episode 513: Does hydroxychloroquine work for prophylaxis after high-risk Covid-19 exposure?

Pharmacy Joe

Boulware Published in: New England Journal of Medicine June 2020 Background With in vitro data suggesting that hydroxychloroquine has activity against Covid-19, there is as much interest in using it as preventative therapy as there is for treatment. vs. 16.8%), but no group reported a serious adverse reaction.

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G6PD Deficiency - Explaining G6PD Deficiency Ramadan - Medications during Ramadan fasting Adverse Drug Reactions Adverse Drug Reactions - All adverse reactions are adverse drug event Pharmacovigilance - To detect unreported ADRs Drug Allergy - Management vary based on the signs and symptoms Medicine-induced Discolouration - Red?