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Q&A: Pharmacists’ Understanding of CKD Therapies, Adverse Effects | ASHP Midyear

Drug Topics

Denise Kelley, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, joined Drug Topics to discuss various medications for chronic kidney disease and their common adverse reactions.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Children Who Had Previous MIS-C Diagnosis

Drug Topics

Patients with a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) completed a questionnaire about adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, and no serious adverse events were recorded.

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Common Adverse Reactions to EGFR Therapy

Pharmacy Times

Alan Chin, PharmD, BCOP, presents an overview of the most prevalent and common adverse reactions associated with EGFR-targeted therapies in metastatic NSCLC and shares strategies to mitigate toxicities, with a focus on managing dermatologic events such as rash and itching.

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Practical Insights for Pharmacists on ADC Administration, Patient Experience, and Supportive Care

Pharmacy Times

Key practical considerations for pharmacists include appropriate dosing based on patient factors, managing drug interactions, implementing premedication protocols to minimize adverse reactions, and providing comprehensive supportive care.

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Investigating Etoposide Adverse Reactions Associated with Polyethersulfone Filter

Pharmacy Times

This study showed the importance of a multidisciplinary team’s expertise to investigate a clinical inquiry beyond the scope of the clinicians’ skillset and their access to necessary technology.

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FDA, Novo Nordisk Warn of Counterfeit Semaglutide Injection Pens

Pharmacy Times

A counterfeit medication was reportedly purchased at a retail pharmacy, appearing to have contained another type of diabetes medication that led to an adverse reaction.

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Rare MIS-C Does Not Appear to Impact COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Children

Pharmacy Times

Children who experienced COVID-19-induced multisystem inflammatory syndrome did not experience severe adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination.