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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

The side effects can compound, resulting in a greater negative impact on a patient’s health than the individual effects of one medication alone. Healthcare providers review medication lists, adjust dosages, and coordinate care among multiple specialists. References: Budnitz, D. Lovegrove, M. Shehab, N., & Richards, C.

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Does Ozempic make you tired?

The Checkup by Singlecare

It’s most common while you’re increasing the dosage in the first two to six weeks of starting the medication. “In The good news is that for most people, it’s temporary. “A A small percentage of people report a fatigue or tiredness that lasts a few weeks after starting,” Dr. Mancuso explains.

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Contamination Trends & Proposed Solutions

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5 , 8 Compounding pharmacies were commonly mentioned as sources of microbial cross-contamination, especially in the US. 9 , 15 This has led to compounding pharmacies completing high-volume activities such as mass repackaging, thereby increasing the risk of cross-contamination. 5 (2011): 334–336. Medical Mycology 56, no.

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11 benefits of black seed oil

The Checkup by Singlecare

Scientific studies have confirmed that thymoquinone, a compound found in black seed oil, is packed with antioxidants , along with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activity. However, thymoquinone , the active compound in the black cumin seed, has been shown to reduce the growth of certain cancer cells.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric.

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Apixaban vs warfarin: rise of newer anticoagulant

Druggist

Apixaban stops the production of enzymes (chemicals) required for the production of fibrin , a compound (protein) that plays a role in the clotting of the blood. Additionally, the dosage is much simpler as compared to warfarin as it does not change generally after treatment initiation is completed. .

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6 supplements that boost testosterone

The Checkup by Singlecare

In a 2011 study , Wiemann explains, magnesium supplementation increased testosterone levels in sedentary and active men, with men who exercised daily having a greater increase in testosterone levels than those who didn’t. In that study, men took 3,332 IU of vitamin D every day for one year.

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