Calcium Gluconate Injection is a form of calcium indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of acute symptomatic hypocalcemia. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: MONITORING: CONTRAINDICATIONS: WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: ADVERSE REACTIONS: USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: NOTES: Read also: Resource Person: Lobna Adi (Clinical Pharmacist)
Pharmacologic Category (Oral Diabetes Medicine): Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist Mechanism of Action: Stimulates insulin release in the presence of elevated blood glucose. Suppresses Glucagon (inhibits hepatic glucose production); thereby reducing both fasting and postprandial glucose. It delays gastric emptying (slower absorption of sugar and promotes the feeling of fullness). FDA Labeled Indications: As an…
When studying a new drug, it can sometimes take many years to learn whether a drug actually provides a real effect on how a patient survives, feels, or functions. A positive therapeutic effect that is clinically meaningful in the context of a given disease is known as clinical benefit. Mindful of the fact that it…
FDA Approval: What It Means FDA approval of a drug means that data on the drug’s effects have been reviewed by CDER, and the drug is determined to provide benefits that outweigh its known and potential risks for the intended population. The drug approval process takes place within a structured framework that includes: 1. Analysis…
Developing New Drugs American consumers benefit from having access to the safest and most advanced pharmaceutical system in the world. The main consumer watchdog in this system is FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). Drug companies seeking to sell a drug in the United States must first test it. The company then sends…
Meropenem IV (Carbapenem) is a wide spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, resistant to most beta-lactamases. It is used in adults and children 3 months of age and older. Meropenem is indicated for: 1. Complicated Skin/Skin Structure Infections 2. For the treatment of bacterial meningitis 3. Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections…
In this article we provide you a list of top 10 drugs that are generally advised to be avoided during pregnancy due to potential risks. However, it’s crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions, as they can provide personalized advice based on your medical history and circumstances. 1. Statins (Simvastatin,…
Fentanyl patches are used to relieve severe pain in people who are expected to need pain medication around the clock for a long time (chronic pain) and who cannot be treated with other medications. Fentanyl is in a class of medications called narcotics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond…
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection is indicated for the treatment of patients with systemic and/or local bacterial infections, caused by piperacillin resistant, piperacillin/tazobactam susceptible, β-lactamase producing strains of the designated microorganisms in the specified conditions listed below: To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria, Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection should be used only to…
Physicochemical properties are all the physical and chemical properties of a drug, which are influence the drug performance or action. Various Physico-Chemical Properties of Drugs Thermodynamic properties Kinetic properties Spectroscopic properties Surface properties Mechanical properties Packing properties If a deficiency is detected, then the project team should decide on the molecular modification(s) that would most…