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Off-label Use

RX Note

In fact, off-label drug uses can become widely entrenched in clinical practice and become predominant treatments for a given clinical condition. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine , off-label use lacking strong scientific evidence had a higher adverse drug event rate compared with on-label use.

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US FDA grants approval for AstraZeneca’s combination liver cancer therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The dosage and schedule of the combination treatment is named the STRIDE regimen (Single Tremelimumab Regular Interval Durvalumab). Based on positive data from the open-label, international, randomised, multicentre Phase III HIMALAYA clinical trial, the regulatory agency granted the approval.

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Pharmacist Guide to Managing Fever

FADIC

Fevers may also transpire after the administration of common childhood immunizations. Because antipyretics can also be found in many allergy, cold, cough, and flu products, patients should be advised to always read all medication labels prior to administration to avoid therapeutic duplications or possible medication overdose.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Vitamins

FADIC

Vitamin A Role of Vitamin A : Vitamin A has many vital functions in your body: It strengthens your immune system. It helps your muscles move and supports your immune system. ‌ Vitamin E Role of Vitamin E : Vitamin E supports your immune system and prevents blood clots. It’s essential for your vision.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

However, low doses of this medication (hence, low dose naltrexone or LDN), have been found to modulate the immune system and have shown promise in improving cases of autoimmune disease. These include Crohn’s, MS, and Hashimoto’s, as well as other immune system-related conditions such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. Doses of 1.5-4.5

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Almirall/Lilly lebrikizumab offers potential long-term management of atopic dermatitis

pharmaphorum

The question now is how to tailor dosage even more closely to fit patients’ needs. “[L]ess Almirall has previously found state-of-the-art therapies for immune-related inflammatory diseases such as hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia areata, psoriasis, and vitiligo.

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Ethical Nutraceuticals: Need of the hour

Express Pharma

As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, and now continues to deal with its aftermath, ‘immunity’ has become the new buzzword and the demand for nutraceuticals across the globe has increased manifold. Read: [link] www.expresspharma.in/six-reasons-why-india-is-poised-to-be-aglobal-leader-in-nutraceuticals/

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