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A history of blood cancer treatment

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While they may not have known it at the time, through their work Ehrlich and Metschnikow formed the cornerstone of modern immunology, including chemoreceptor and chemotherapy concepts that revolutionised blood cancer treatment over the following century. 1942 – Chemotherapy moves from trenches to treatment .

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How to help patients during medication shortages

The Checkup by Singlecare

Drug shortages in the United States are extremely common, with the number of ongoing and active shortages at their highest since the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) began tracking in 2001. According to the FDA, manufacturing issues are the main reason for drug shortages. Many factors cause medication shortages.

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OTC antiemetic medications: Relief for nausea and vomiting

The Checkup by Singlecare

Antiemetics may also reduce radiation-associated or chemotherapy-induced nausea resulting from cancer treatment. Kaopectate tablet and liquid suspension Bismuth subsalicylate is FDA-approved for treating nausea and vomiting. Sources: Central neurocircuitry associated with emesis , The American Journal of Medicine (2001).

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Ondansetron interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

The FDA extended warning for intravenous haloperidol and torsades de pointes: how should institutions respond? Benzyl alcohol, kernicterus, and unbound bilirubin , Journal of Pediatrics (2001). Ondansetron is available as an injection, an oral solution, an oral tablet, and an orally-disintegrating tablet. Cleveland Clinic (2023).

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Plecanatide : This is one of the newest medications for IBS-C that has been approved by the FDA. Tenapanor : Tenapanor was approved by the FDA in September of 2019 for IBS-C. [45] As the intestines are made of smooth muscles, a reduction in the action of these muscles can slow down digestion and cause constipation. 2020;12(1):205.

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Marijuana: Top Ten Reasons for Descheduling, Rescheduling or Not

The FDA Law Blog

Not surprisingly, then-presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson, DEA Administrator from 2001 to 2003, did not sign the letter. FDA has not approved marijuana for medical use because no double-blind, published studies show safety and efficacy for raw marijuana. In other words, no rescheduling.