Ask about postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV.If you think you’ve been exposed toHIV, talk to your doctor about this antiviral medication. Taking it within 72 hours of unprotected sex could help prevent the infection from taking root. ...
Whenever a medication is prescribed, the lowest effective dose should be selected when possible. This recommendation is particularly important when oral contraception is being considered. In the years since the pill became available, there has been a steady decline in the dosages used. Contemporary ...
At their most basic, oral thin films (OTFs) are polymeric films intended to deliver therapeutic moieties either locally or systemically in the oral cavity or through gastrointestinal absorption. OTFs are an attractive option for drug delivery because of the advantages they offer, such as dosi...
In addition, the use of higher cost long-acting injectable second-generation antipsychotic medication needs to be justified by research demonstrating clear clinical advantages for the long-acting medications over daily oral medication. Methods: At the UCLA Aftercare Research Program, we compare...
These include the prescribing information intended for health care practitioners, the medication guides intended to inform patients about drugs FDA has determined that pose a serious and significant public health concern, and patient package inserts required for oral contraceptives and estrogens. It ...
By following consistent schedules for meals, medication, and activities, seniors with Alzheimer’s are less likely to feel disoriented or lost. Another advantage of home health care is the ability to personalize the environment based on each individual’s needs. Individualized Attention Individualized ...
The patients received intensive topical lubrication and topical and oral immune-suppressive medication. The underwent amniotic membrane grafting, when required, and were advised to wear UV glasses. The case with PCT followed a more salient course and remained symptom free until the end of the follow...
Hydrosoluble fiber (Plantago ovata husk) and levodopa II: Experimental study of the pharmacokinetic interaction in the presence of carbidopa Levodopa combined with carbidopa constitutes one of the most frequent medication in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Plantago ovata husk (water-solubl... ...
A critical synthesis of the role of the pharmacist in oral healthcare and management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. BDJ Open 2020; DOI: 10.1038/s41405-020-0043-7. Witton R, Smith W. A service evaluation of the "Open Wide and Step Inside" school oral health programme. ...
Effect of sildenafil citrate on blood pressure and heart rate in men with erectile dysfunction taking concomitant antihypertensive medication. Sildenafil Study Group. J Hypertension 2000; 18: 1865–1869. CAS Google Scholar Kloner RA, Brown M, Prisant LM, Collins M . Effect of sildenafil in ...