Clinical Pharmacy
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
Health Canada: Adverse reactions are undesirable effects to health products (including drugs, medical devices and natural health products). WHO: any noxious and unintended response to a medicinal product. Why are ADRs so important? Common: Expensive: Serious: Often preventable. Risk factors for the development of an ADR include: Use a systematic ... Read More
Asthma Problem | Symptoms and Risk Factors
Asthma inflammation is primarily due to eosinophil activity. The incidence of asthma in adults and the elderly is approximately equal. Asthma develops in a person with a genetic predisposition to asthma who is exposed to an environmental trigger. Asthma inflammation is associated with narrowing of the airway lumen and loss ... Read More
Pharmacological Treatment Options for Hypertension
First line agents: Second line agents: Combination Therapy Advantages: Treatment of Resistant Hypertension: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Pharmacotherapy Assist your patient by: Assist your patient in getting more involved in their treatment regimen by: Follow-up: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: Read also:
QUTENZA (Capsaicin) For Neuropathic Pain
QUTENZA is indicated in adults for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia and for neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet. Mechanism of action Only physicians or healthcare professionals are to administer and handle QUTENZA Usage − Administer it in a well-ventilated treatment area. ... Read More
MOUNJARO (Tirzepatide) | Drug Digest
MOUNJARO (tirzepatide injection) is indicated for once-weekly administration as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control for the treatment of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Limitations of Use MOUNJARO is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC and in patients with ... Read More
DOSTINEX (Cabergoline) | Drug Digest
DOSTINEX (cabergoline) works by acting on the pituitary gland which is located at the base of the brain. By stimulating this gland, it prevents the production of the hormone prolactin. DOSTINEX is indicated for: 1. Treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders: DOSTINEX is indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic ... Read More
Nicotine Gum | Effectively Relief Your Cravings
Nicotine Gum comes in 2mg or 4mg so you can choose the right strength based on how much you smoke. Nicotine is absorbed quickly through the lining of your mouth helping to effectively relief your cravings. What strength you need to use? How to use the gum? Ask your doctor ... Read More
Diabetes and Heart Failure | Improving Awareness
Adults with diabetes are at increased risk for the development of asymptomatic cardiac structural or functional abnormalities (stage B heart failure) or symptomatic (stage C) heart failure. Consider screening adults with diabetes by measuring a natriuretic peptide (B-type natriuretic peptide [BNP] or N-terminal pro-BNP [NT-proBNP]) to facilitate prevention of stage ... Read More
Prediabetes | A Silent Disease
Prediabetes are mostly silent diseases (without any signs or symptoms). It’s common and reversible. You can prevent or delay prediabetes from turning into type 2 diabetes with simple, proven lifestyle changes. What Is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not ... Read More
Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Primary function: Antioxidant; enzyme cofactor for carnitine, collagen, neurotransmitter biosynthesis; modulates absorption, transport, storage of iron. Selected sources: Citrus fruits, sweet peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, brussels sprouts, cantaloupe. Dietary Reference Intake Vitamin C functions physiologically as a water-soluble antioxidant by virtue of its high reducing power. It is a cofactor ... Read More
Tips for Effective Pharmacovigilance Reporting of Adverse Events
As a pharmaceutical professionals, it’s our duty to ensure that any adverse events related to drug use are reported accurately and efficiently. Here are 10 essential tips to enhance the effectiveness of your Pharmacovigilance reporting: PROMPT REPORTING It’s crucial to report adverse events as soon as they are identified. Timely ... Read More