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First-in-class phosphate absorption inhibitor approved by FDA

European Pharmaceutical Review

However, in the trials, the only observed adverse reaction for the treatment was diarrhoea. Further to the three Phase III trials for XPHOZAH, Ardelyx also declared that it has completed two open-label clinical trials (OPTIMIZE and NORMALIZE) to evaluate different options for integrating the treatment into clinical practice.

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Mounjaro interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Drug interactions | Food interactions | Other interactions | Avoiding interactions | When to see a doctor Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is gaining popularity as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes mellitus and off-label for weight management. The ones that it does have are important, though.

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although not FDA-approved for animals, metronidazole is used off-label in cats when prescribed in veterinary medicine. She says metronidazole is a viable treatment option for a cat with no previous adverse reactions to the antimicrobial medication. When should metronidazole be avoided in cats?

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Penicillin allergy delabelling: A multidisciplinary approach for improved patient care

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In developed countries, between five and 15% patients carry a penicillin allergy label , and patients receive a penicillin allergy label by their third birthday in approximately 75% of cases. However, a large body of evidence suggests upwards of 90% of patients with a penicillin allergy label are not truly allergic.

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Drug Discard Date Creates Discord

The People's Pharmacy

If a patient wants to report an adverse reaction to the FDA, they need to fill out Form 3500B. It is rare for pharmacies to put the expiration date on the label if they transfer the pills from the manufacturer’s original container. It requests an expiration date along with the lot number and NDC number. Why is this?”

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Jardiance for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

The Checkup by Singlecare

In 2023, it was approved for treating Type 2 diabetes in children ages 10 and older as well as for treating adults with chronic kidney disease. The Jardiance drug label lists various warnings about the drug, and certain populations should take it with close oversight from a healthcare professional or avoid taking it altogether.

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How AI can help pharmacists

The Checkup by Singlecare

Robotic dispensing systems help prepare prescriptions by packaging and labeling medications to improve efficiency. Pharmacists can use this information to make interventions that can reduce adverse reactions and medication errors, which are th e most common and preventable causes of patient harm.