RX Note
JUNE 21, 2023
Introduction HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus that was recognized as the causative agent of AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). If HIV is left untreated, the virus will cause progressive weakening of the immune system, a process which occurs at different rates in different people.
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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pharmaphorum
JANUARY 5, 2022
Although the Pandemic is a long way from over, events and trends are starting to clarify the shape of the post-pandemic pharmaceutical and healthcare world. The next phase of the Covid-19 – from vaccines to treatments. New COVID-19 treatments will also be available in 2022, but they are not a panacea.
Quality Matters
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
As more monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies are developed (1 in 3 new drugs are monoclonal antibodies1) and as patent exclusivity expires, these treatments are becoming more widely available. Antigens are usually structures on the outside of the disease-causing agent. Anything that triggers an immune response is called an antigen.
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]. That discussion can be deferred until the patient is stable, the risk of such an event is mitigated, and other medications can be given for their withdrawal symptoms and pain.
RX Note
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
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?
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. Viruses that have been associated with anemia include Epstein-Barr Virus , hepatitis A and C, human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6), cytomegalovirus, parvovirus B19, and HIV. [45] However, when they added 1.5
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