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STAT+: Experts critique flawed system for monitoring drugs’ side effects in wake of asthma drug report

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and globally, for monitoring adverse reactions after a drug is on the market — one that will require extensive changes to address. “The question is, how safe do you want to be?” Experts say that the Singulair incident highlights a flawed system, both in the U.S. “Are we at the right balance?

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

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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. In the studies, both cats recovered after hospitalization and drug withdrawal.

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How advanced technology can streamline the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

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Adverse reactions to the vaccine. After collecting the information, they print a plastic barcode label that can send the recipient’s vaccination records to the cloud with a simple scan. In a rollout of this magnitude, point of care facilities need to collect comprehensive vaccination data on: Individual patient records.

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Penicillin allergy delabelling: A multidisciplinary approach for improved patient care

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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

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Its use in cats is “off-label,” meaning that the U.S. If a cat has been given too much azithromycin , immediately contact your veterinarian or a veterinary hospital. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) consider prevention the best treatment for animal infections.

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Mounjaro interactions to avoid

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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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NICE recommends epcoritamab for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of treatment

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The new recommendation means adults with DLBCL whose cancer has returned or has not responded to at least two previous treatments, and who have previously had polatuzumab vedotin or it is contraindicated or not tolerated, will have access to epcoritamab subcutaneous bispecific treatment option administered in a hospital setting.