http://thepreventionrevolution.com/2009/09/07/learning-how-to-use-new-drugs-safely-and-why-it-matters/ Leadership for TRUE Prevention Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:57:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://thepreventionrevolution.com/2009/09/07/learning-how-to-use-new-drugs-safely-and-why-it-matters/#comment-109 Acetaminophen: A Leading Cause of Liver Failure – Essential Cautions for Safe Use « The Prevention Revolution Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:15:05 +0000 http://thepreventionrevolution.com/?p=1057#comment-109 [...] Tylenol, Vicodin by Dr. Desiree Jones Earlier this month on September 7, I wrote an article on How to Use Drugs (Especially New Ones) Safely – And Why It Matters.   This article appeared on GOOGLE NEWS Top Stories of the Day, Basil and Spice.com, and other [...] [...] Tylenol, Vicodin by Dr. Desiree Jones Earlier this month on September 7, I wrote an article on How to Use Drugs (Especially New Ones) Safely – And Why It Matters.   This article appeared on GOOGLE NEWS Top Stories of the Day, Basil and Spice.com, and other [...]

]]> http://thepreventionrevolution.com/2009/09/07/learning-how-to-use-new-drugs-safely-and-why-it-matters/#comment-92 Seasonal Flu, H1N1 Medications – Side Effects, Adverse Reactions & Cautions « The Prevention Revolution Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:44:37 +0000 http://thepreventionrevolution.com/?p=1057#comment-92 [...] Data vis-a-vis drug interactions is limited with respect to both Zanamivir and Oseltamivir.  With regard to the use of the drug Amantadine, caution is advised in using it concurrently with drugs that effect the CNS, including CNS stimulants.  The concomitant administration of antihistamines or anticholinergic drugs can also increase the incidence of adverse CNS reactions in patients.  Currently, no published data are available concerning the safety or efficacy of using combinations of any of these influenza antiviral drugs.  For this reason, awareness and cautions must always be borne in mind while using these medications.  Use this link to refer to helpful criteria for discerning an adverse drug event/interaction. [...] [...] Data vis-a-vis drug interactions is limited with respect to both Zanamivir and Oseltamivir.  With regard to the use of the drug Amantadine, caution is advised in using it concurrently with drugs that effect the CNS, including CNS stimulants.  The concomitant administration of antihistamines or anticholinergic drugs can also increase the incidence of adverse CNS reactions in patients.  Currently, no published data are available concerning the safety or efficacy of using combinations of any of these influenza antiviral drugs.  For this reason, awareness and cautions must always be borne in mind while using these medications.  Use this link to refer to helpful criteria for discerning an adverse drug event/interaction. [...]

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