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Clozapine: Controversy Erupts Over Brand/Generic Equivalence
In a brewing war similar to recent "narrow therapeutic index" arguments over warfarin, Novartis and Zenith Goldline are at odds over the interchangeability of brand-name and generic formulations of clozapine.
Pneumococcal Vaccination in Older Adults
New evidence-based recommendations from the ACIP suggest an increase in vaccination rates for older adults receiving pneumococcal vaccines.
Difficult-to-Dose Opioids and the Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy
Learn how to switch ultra-short-acting oral fentanyl to a nonfentanyl opioid.
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in the Prevention of Cancer
Are Pap tests needed in women who have received the HPV vaccine?
What Are the Benefits of Vitamin E Cream?
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and aids in balancing cell membranes. Since antioxidants are important for skin cells, Vitamin E has several benefits for skin. Skin care products that include Vitamin E should be part of your daily skin regime.
Insulin Resistance Diets
Insulin resistance is often a precursor to developing diabetes since it is characterized by your body's inability to correctly use the insulin it produces, resulting in a surplus of blood glucose. Following a special diet may help prevent further health issues.
Side Effects of Norvasc
Norvasc is the brand name of the drug amlodipine, a calcium-channel blocker prescribed to treat high blood pressure and angina. Distributed by Pfizer Inc., Norvasc side effects are generally mild.
Improving Drug Therapy for Patients with Asthma
Uncontrolled asthma remains a serious problem worldwide, despite improvements in asthma medications and other methods for managing the disease.
Counseling Male Patients on Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Are you current with the recent updates to testosterone product labeling and new warnings concerning adverse outcomes? Learn what you need to properly counsel patients in this overview.
Metoprolol CR/XL in Patients With CHF
Metoprolol CR/XL (metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets) is a Beta 1-selective agent that improved survival and reduced hospitalization among patients with New York Heart Association class II-IV heart failure in a randomized trial.
Disposition of Cefepime in the Central Nervous System
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin. Its spectrum of activity suggests it should be useful to treat central nervous system (CNS) infections.
Side Effects of Zyrtec
Zyrtec is a prescription antihistamine that is used to treat allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. It may also be used to treat hives and chronic itchy skin. Zyrtec is taken once per day, with or without food. Its generic name is cetirizine hydrochloride.
Long Term Effects of Prevacid
Prevacid is a medication available by prescription only and used for the treatment of stomach ulcers and acid reflux. Prevacid is a tablet administered orally, typically in once-per-day doses. Reactions to Prevacid can range from mild to severe, and can last for a duration of several hours after tak
Natural Remedies for Tinnitus with Celtic Sea Salt
Tinnitus is a condition in which the sufferer hears ringing, hissing or whooshing sounds in the absence of any outside stimuli. This can range from barely noticeable to debilitating. While there are allopathic treatments like prescription medications, auditory therapy and last resort surgery, you ma
Pharmacist Impact on Posttraumatic Seizure Prophylaxis
The participation of a clinical pharmacist on rounds in an ICU reduced costs without jeopardizing patient outcomes.
Signs of Withdrawals From Vicodin
Vicodin can be both psychologically and physically addictive.manny white drugs image by Rose from Fotolia.comThe two active ingredients in Vicodin are acetaminophen, a common pain reliever, and hydrocodone, an opiate. Used in the short term, Vicodin effectively relieves moderate to severe...
How to Extract Sugar From Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana, an herb in the chrysanthemum family, grows wild in parts of Paraguay and Brazil. Of the 300 unique species of Stevia plants, it is the only one rich in sweet glycosides and Stevioside. As a natural sweetener, Stevia rebaudiana can be dried and crushed into a powder, prepared into
How Does a Pharmacy Work?
Pharmacies are places that store and sell prescription medication. Rather than attaining medication from a physician, most people will travel to a pharmacy after a doctor's visit in order to get medication for their ailments. Pharmacies can be found within some doctor offices,...
The Overselling of Hormone Replacement Therapy
The news that part of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was stopped early because women treated with combined estrogen-progestin therapy experienced higher rates of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and overall harm has rocked women and physicians across the country.
How to Transfer a Prescription Gift Card
Prescription drugs can be expensive, even if you have a prescription plan with your health insurance policy. Many drugstores and pharmacies periodically offer coupons enabling customers who transfer a prescription to receive a gift card to the store. Often these gift cards are valued at $25 or more.