(IRB). The IRB is a panel of scientists and non-scientists in hospitals and research institutions that oversees clinical research. IRB's determine the specifics of a study protocol, such who should be included in the study, the medications and dosages to be studied and study length and ...
Denise Kelley, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, joined Drug Topics to discuss various medications for chronic kidney disease and their common adverse reactions. Psychiatric Pharmacist Working to Optimize Treatment, Improve Patient Safety ByKillian Meara
Lastly, although intravenous medications can be an excellent option while the patient is admitted, the logistics of outpatient use make it a poor long-term option in most cases. View article Pharmacokinetics and Toxicokinetics M. Schrag, K. Regal, in A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in ...
Lovastatin and simvastatin also have drug interactions with grapefruit juice, and you should not drink grapefruit juice at all with these medications.The drug maker of atorvastatin suggests that people taking this drug avoid large quantities of grapefruit juice (more than 1 quart per day). Always...
The governors said they “look forward to receiving your plans for dispensing Mifepristone in states where such care is legal, as well as any other actions you plan to take to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare.” “As companies that dispense critical, life-saving medications, we urge ...
In the review by Kongkaew et al., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) featured among the main medications implicated in ADR-related hospital admissions (14.6% and 18.8% in younger and older adults, respectively) [9]), whereas the prevalence in our review was considerably lower at ...
Posterior segment eye diseases present a challenge in treatment due to the complex structures in the eye that serve as robust static and dynamic barriers, limiting the penetration, residence time, and bioavailability of topical and intraocular medications. This hinders effective treatment and requires fr...
"If you take costly medications, Medicare Part D coverage is almost certainly worth it. Even if not, enrolling in a low-cost plan can help you avoid late enrollment penalties, and nearly every state has at least one plan with premiums below $1 per month in 2024 [11]. "If you don’t...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the gatekeeper of this process, tasked with ensuring that new medications are safe and effective before they reach consumers. The Traditional Approval Process Traditionally, the drug approval process in the US has been known for its thoroughness and rigor....
The FDA is known for its work in regulating the development of new drugs. The FDA has developed rules regarding theclinical trialsthat must be done on all new medications. Pharmaceutical companies must test drugs through four phases of clinical trials before they can be marketed to individuals.8...