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Top 10 Journal Articles To Read During Your Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Rotation

IDStewardship

BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 12 March 2023 As a pharmacist serving as a preceptor to students and residents in the area of infectious diseases since 2010, I have always been on the hunt for good infectious diseases journal articles for my learners to read. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,

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Exforge antitrust settlement caps Novartis’ year of legal disputes

Pharmaceutical Technology

As per the US Department of Justice release, Novartis Greece admitted making improper payments to Greek healthcare providers between 2009 and 2010, for an epidemiological study that was intended to increase sales of Novartis prescription drugs. Novartis argued that the early release of Entresto generics could cause labelling inconsistencies.

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Humira biosimilars set the stage for long-awaited 2023 US launches

Pharmaceutical Technology

Humira is indicated for 10 adult and pediatric conditions, including Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis, as per its label. Others are made by big pharma giants like Boehringer Ingelheim , Novartis , or Pfizer , which has raised the expectations for a competitive market. .

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Metronidazole interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

In one study , use of both disulfiram and metronidazole together resulted in a 21% incidence of CNS toxicities in 29 hospitalized patients, including acute psychoses, confusion, hallucinations, and/or delusions. Check food labels for inclusion of propylene glycol while on a course of metronidazole.

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Carvedilol interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Carvedilol is also used off-label for multiple other indications, like angina or chest pain, atrial fibrillation , early treatment and secondary prevention of heart attacks, left ventricular dysfunction, and ventricular tachycardias. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat congestive heart failure and hypertension.

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Blood pressure medicine administration time has no effect on adverse CV outcomes

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In a 2010 randomised, cross-over trial, the authors reported that among hypertensive patients whose BP was controlled, the timing of blood pressure medication administration (either morning or evening) did not affect mean 24-hour or clinic blood pressure levels. Lancet 2022.

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Is Fish Oil Linked to Heart Rhythm Changes?

The People's Pharmacy

Here is what the investigators were looking for: Death from cardiovascular causes Nonfatal heart attacks Nonfatal strokes Angioplasty and stent in a coronary artery Hospitalization for pre-heart attack symptoms (unstable angina) During the five-year study, 22% of the people who received placebos experienced the above events. 26, 2022 ).