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Enhancing collaboration to optimise medication therapy in older adults with cancer: a position paper from SOFOG-SFPO

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4,5 Polypharmacy – daily use of five or more drugs – is common in these patients and increases the risk of DRPs, which can result in adverse outcomes such as postoperative complications, chemotherapy toxicities and functional decline. 10,11 This can be due to side effects of chemotherapy or the addition of certain supportive care medications.

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Why are my toes numb?

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Causes of neuropathy can also include autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, nutrient deficiencies, medication toxicity (such as chemotherapy), genetics, and age-related changes, says Dr. Machemehl. Multiple sclerosis is a nervous system disorder that often causes toe numbness.

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Amoxicillin for cough and cold symptoms: What experts say

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Research published in The Lancet in 2013 found that amoxicillin offered little benefit for many respiratory tract infections and may even worsen the symptoms. It is important to communicate all of your symptoms and a timeline of when they started with your healthcare provider, who will determine the best course of treatment.

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Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

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The patent for brand-name Cymbalta expired in 2013, allowing other companies to produce and market duloxetine, the Cymbalta generic name. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Studies have shown that duloxetine may help prevent or reduce nerve pain in people who have been treated with chemotherapy.

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Olanzapine interactions to avoid

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While it can be used to manage many mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia , it also plays a role in the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

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Ondansetron interactions to avoid

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Therefore, any onset of symptoms should be managed by immediate communication with a healthcare professional. Communicate directly with a healthcare professional anytime you require ondansetron so that a comprehensive review of interactions of both medications, diet, and conditions can occur to ensure a proper monitoring plan is put in place.

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Amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate interactions to avoid

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How to minimize amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate interactions Your best bet to avoid drug-drug interactions involving amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate is to communicate well with your medical providers.