VPA Student Professionals: A Case Study
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New VPA Student Chapter President Elected
Janelle Puleo was elected for the position of VPA Student Chapter President for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Janelle is an Essex Junction local who is entering her P3 year at ACPHS-Vermont Campus. She attended Essex High School and then went on to graduate from Saint Michael's College with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Pharmacy. Prior to being elected as president, Janelle was a member of VPA during her P1 year and served as Vice President for VPA as a P2 student. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she also has held the position of Community Service Chair and this year will be the secretary for the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists. Janelle …show more content…
Xiidra is a lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) antagonist, the first drug to be approved in this class. Dry eye disease includes multiple conditions that involve the eye not making enough tears or tears that are not of correct consistency. The prevalence of these diseases increases with age, and if not treated can lead to complications such as pain and ulcers or scars on the cornea. Safety and efficacy of lifitegrast was evaluated in four separate randomized controlled trials that included over a thousand patients total ages 19 to 97 years. Patients were randomized to be treated with lifitegrast or placebo twice a day for twelve weeks. Patients treated with lifitegrast showed improvement in signs and symptoms of dry eye disease compared to those that received placebo. The most common side effects reported in these trials were eye irritation, eye discomfort, blurred vision, and an unusual taste in the …show more content…
The once-daily topical gel is approved for use in individuals aged 12 years and older. Consumer studies performed showed that a majority of consumers understood the information provided on the OTC label. This label indicates that pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor prior to using adapalene gel. Although there are no reports of adapalene causing birth defects in humans, retinoids have been shown to cause teratogenicity in animals. Label instructions for use are to apply a thin layer on affected skin once daily, and that the product should not be used on sunburned or damaged
New VPA Student Chapter President Elected
Janelle Puleo was elected for the position of VPA Student Chapter President for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Janelle is an Essex Junction local who is entering her P3 year at ACPHS-Vermont Campus. She attended Essex High School and then went on to graduate from Saint Michael's College with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Pharmacy. Prior to being elected as president, Janelle was a member of VPA during her P1 year and served as Vice President for VPA as a P2 student. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she also has held the position of Community Service Chair and this year will be the secretary for the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists. Janelle …show more content…
Xiidra is a lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) antagonist, the first drug to be approved in this class. Dry eye disease includes multiple conditions that involve the eye not making enough tears or tears that are not of correct consistency. The prevalence of these diseases increases with age, and if not treated can lead to complications such as pain and ulcers or scars on the cornea. Safety and efficacy of lifitegrast was evaluated in four separate randomized controlled trials that included over a thousand patients total ages 19 to 97 years. Patients were randomized to be treated with lifitegrast or placebo twice a day for twelve weeks. Patients treated with lifitegrast showed improvement in signs and symptoms of dry eye disease compared to those that received placebo. The most common side effects reported in these trials were eye irritation, eye discomfort, blurred vision, and an unusual taste in the …show more content…
The once-daily topical gel is approved for use in individuals aged 12 years and older. Consumer studies performed showed that a majority of consumers understood the information provided on the OTC label. This label indicates that pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor prior to using adapalene gel. Although there are no reports of adapalene causing birth defects in humans, retinoids have been shown to cause teratogenicity in animals. Label instructions for use are to apply a thin layer on affected skin once daily, and that the product should not be used on sunburned or damaged