The following descriptions of new molecular entities approved in 2008-2009 summarize each new drug's clinical and pharmacologic profile, as well as selected pharmacokinetic, adverse-reaction,
drug-interaction, and dosing data.
With pharmacists moving more toward a role of medication therapy
management versus dispensing, it is crucial for the practitioner to
keep up with the latest guidelines.
New molecular entities are new drug
products containing as their active ingredient a chemical substance
marketed for the first time in the United States.
Understanding the relative advantages and disadvantages of OTC antacids, H2 antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors allows the pharmacist to provide lasting relief for patients.
Three of the vaccines against the H1N1 virus are available in injectable form and one isavailable in nasal spray form; all four vaccines are monovalent. The seasonal influenza vaccine for the 2009-2010 season is atrivalent-inactivated vaccine containing A/Brisbane/59/2007 H1N1-like,A/Brisbane 10/2007 H3N2-like/B/Brisbane/60/2008-like antigens.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance that occurs with pregnancy or is first discovered during pregnancy. GDM, which is the most common metabolic complication associated with pregnancy, imposes risks on both mother and fetus.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is destruction of the thyroid gland by the immune system.
In the public-health setting, a variety of mental-health conditions
ranging from depression to bipolar disorder are encountered, but
these illnesses are not always treated appropriately during pregnancy.
Quickly identifying pathogens can help improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs.
This chronic pain syndrome is seven times more common in women than in men.
Breastfeeding mothers often approach pharmacists for counsel, not only
concerning issues related to medication or devices and products, but
also regarding the act of breastfeeding and its accompanying concerns
and difficulties.
The incidence of testicular cancer is relatively low in the United States.
An association exists between alcohol abuse and pancreatitis, but the mechanism involved is not understood.
Infectious disease has plagued humankind throughout history.
A pilot study examines a possible untapped resource.
The primary site of cancer among men is the prostate, accounting for 25% of cancer cases in males.
Many of the causes of this condition can be treated surgically and/or medically.
Patients with this progressive, fatal neurologic disorder may need
more drug therapy for symptom management than is required for most
other diseases.
The early recognition of key symptoms and prompt treatment may reduce the time to recovery and the need for hospitalization.
According to a recent survey of pharmacists, more than 60% of OTC
recommendations sought by the public involved cough and cold products.
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