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Overview of Drug–Drug Interactions with SSRIs 1/23/2008

With the increasing development of newer and more complex drug compounds, pharmacists are being asked to bear much of the burden for detecting, preventing, and resolving adverse drug reactions and potentially serious drug interactions.
TAGS: ADVERSE EVENTS | PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS | INTERACTION | FLUOXETINE | SSRI | FLUVOXAMINE
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Patterns of Diagnosed ADHD and LD, 1997–2006

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disability (LD) are two of the most prevalent disorders occurring in children aged 6 to 17 years.
TAGS: PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS | ADHD | METHYLPHENIDATE | LEARNING DISABILITY | BIRTHWEIGHT | MENTAL RETARDATION

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is an abnormal eating behavior that leads to serious physical and emotional problems.
TAGS: PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS | WOMEN'S HEALTH | ANOREXIA NERVOSA | BULIMIA | BINGE EATING | BODY IMAGE | PURGING

Heparin-Induced thrombocytopenia: An Update

ABSTRACT: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a transient, prothrombotic state.
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Trends in NDA Approvals

The research and development (R D) process for a new drug takes an average of 10 to 15 years and involves many discrete steps and activities.
TAGS: FDA | REGULATORY | ONCOLOGY | HEMATOLOGY | NDA | DRUG APPROVAL

 

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Interactions Between Nonprescription Products and Psychotropic Medications 11/19/2007

The potential number of interactions between nonprescription products and psychotropic medications is difficult to estimate due to the number of OTC products and the immense probability that many will interact with psychotropics.
TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS | MAOI | INTERACTION | ANTIDEPRESSANT | DEXTROMETHORPHAN

Drug Interactions with Vitamins and Minerals 1/23/2007

Vitamins and minerals serve crucial functions in almost all bodily processes and must be obtained from foods or supplements, as our bodies are unable to make them.
TAGS: ADVERSE EVENTS | DOSE | INTERACTION | COMPLEMENTARY and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE | VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT | ABSORPTION | MULTIVITAMINS

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