Pharmacy Friday Pearls

MARCH 4, 2022

18 years Administration Oral Oral Oral PK/PD MOA: Nirmatrelvir – inhibitor of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease Prevents viral replicationRitonavir is a CYP3A inhibitor included to increase nirmatrelvir plasma levelsRitonavir alone has NO activity against SARS-CoV-2 Time to peak: Nirmatrelvir: 3 hrs & Ritonavir: 3.98 Introduction.

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RX Note

JULY 3, 2023

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PharmaShots

APRIL 25, 2023

This drug is currently in multiple P-IIa clinical trials and is being evaluated in combination with other antiviral agents for cHBV. ARO-AAT and ARO-APOC3 are among the highest-phase products developing under Arrowhead’s pipeline for the treatment of liver diseases. R&D Expenditure: $85.1M R&D Expenditure: $437.9M

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ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Bupe Allergy Buprenorphine induction has been the mainstay of emergency department treatment of opioid use disorder for more than a decade [11, 12]. Of note, screening is often required for insurance approval for substance use treatment. Our experience: Traditionally, ED physicians do not like ordering urine drug screens (UDS).

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RX Note

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Soft Contact Lenses - A basic overview Red Eye - Discussion on few possible conditions Styes - Warm compresses are the mainstay of treatment Eye Floaters - It is not often treated, except in severe cases.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

And as we’ve seen, even with supplementation, you need to address your root causes to prevent iron supply and demand challenges. A 2020 study found that 28 percent of female marathon runners had iron deficiency, compared to only 1.6 Patients on hemodialysis may be prescribed IV or subcutaneous ESAs during dialysis treatments.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 20, 2023

Nikolai Lazarev defined adaptogens as “an agent that raises the body’s ability to resist stress by countering undesired stressors, whether physical, chemical, emotional, or biological.” Aloe vera should not be used by those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetic, or have a bowel obstruction.

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