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Pharmacovigilance deep dive: risk minimisation measures

European Pharmaceutical Review

This article explores just one aspect of the RMP, that of RMMs, and how their effectiveness is measured with Dr Sophie Jouaville, an associate principal at IQVIA working on the design and oversight of non-interventional real-world evidence (RWE) safety and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) studies.

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Is it safe to mix ibuprofen and caffeine?

The Checkup by Singlecare

In this article, we asked healthcare professionals to answer your questions. No adverse effects were witnessed with the combination.” However, Dr. Huffman warns that because researchers are yet to uncover potential interactions between caffeine and ibuprofen, it doesn’t mean that adverse reactions don’t exist.

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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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Does phentermine help with ADHD?

The Checkup by Singlecare

However, healthcare professionals sometimes prescribe phentermine for off-label uses, such as for the treatment of ADHD. A 2016 article published in Frontiers in Pharmacology noted that phentermine has similarities with the CNS stimulant dexamphetamine, which is found in ADHD medications like Dexedrine, ProCentra, and Zenzedi.

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How long does it take for trazodone to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Note: Sometimes, veterinarians prescribe trazodone for dogs , and while it’s safe for our canine companions, the information in this article applies solely to humans. Anxiety Unlike depression, anxiety is an off-label use for trazodone. Insomnia Trazodone for insomnia is another off-label use, but a fairly common one.

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Do You Take Your Pain Medicine for Granted?

The People's Pharmacy

An article published in Arthritis Research & Therapy (July 24, 2013) reports: “More than 30 million people use NSAIDs every day, and they account for 60% of the US over-the-counter analgesic market.” Even if people do take the time to read the directions and warnings on OTC drug labels, they might not be protected.

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Dramamine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

They cause adverse reactions such as blurry vision, dry mouth, constipation, and memory problems. This article is not a complete list of all Dramamine interactions. There may be other drug-drug interactions or drug information that aren’t discussed in this article. Dramamine has anticholinergic activity.