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Pharmacovigilance deep dive: risk minimisation measures

European Pharmaceutical Review

This can be achieved by reducing the burden of adverse reactions or by optimising benefits through patient selection (eg, contraindications, recommendations of use, warnings, concomitant medicine[s], or certain test parameters) and treatment management (eg, specific dosing regimen, relevant testing, patient follow-up).

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How advanced technology can streamline the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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Adverse reactions to the vaccine. The data must be quickly documented and reported to public health agencies to ensure effective record keeping, equal access to the vaccine and patient safety. In a rollout of this magnitude, point of care facilities need to collect comprehensive vaccination data on: Individual patient records.

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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. Still, “its effects on ADHD symptoms are not well-documented,” he stresses. As of now, phentermine is not FDA-approved for ADHD, and the evidence of its effectiveness is scarce. Can phentermine be used to treat ADHD?

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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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How is azithromycin used in cats

The Checkup by Singlecare

Its use in cats is “off-label,” meaning that the U.S. Other than digestive system issues, adverse reactions are usually minimal. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has not approved the drug for use in companion animals. Treatment lasts only a few days, with relatively minimal potential side effects.

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Common Hashimoto’s Patterns Seen in the GI-MAP Test

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Fungal growth such as with mold can cause adverse reactions, inflammation, and impacts on immune health – and in turn, it can act as a trigger for asthma and autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto’s. In fact, in my 2015 survey, some 20 percent of respondents indicated their health began to decline after a move.