action of the drug. May be predictable when a drug is taken in excessive dose . occurring with ordinary dose are unpredictable and serious (idiosyncratic reactions) Often caused by reactive metabolites or immunologic reactions.. eg. Paracetamol hepatotoxicity Aspirin induced tinnitus. Aplastic anemia with chloramphenicol. Or with a predisposing disorder like primaquine induced hemolysis in pts. with glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase deficiency. Type C(Continous)reaction Reactions
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CU2624 1.1 Identify current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The Medicines Act 1968 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom. It governs the control of medicines for human use and for veterinary use‚ which includes the manufacture and supply of medicines. The Act defines three categories of medicine: prescription only medicines)‚ which are available only from a pharmacist if prescribed by an appropriate practitioner; pharmacy medicines
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Table of Contents Introduction: 1 Bangladeshi Pharmaceutical Industry: 2 Industry Analysis: 2 Competitive Force 1: Rivalry among Existing Firms 3 Competitive Force 2: Threat of New Entrants 3 Competitive Force 3: Threat of Substitute Products 3 Competitive Force 4: Bargaining Power of Buyers 4 Competitive Force 5: Bargaining Power of Suppliers 4 Competitive Strategy Analysis: 5 Cost Leadership: 5 Product Differentiation: 5 Corporate Strategy Analysis: 6 Conclusion:………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
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if she needs to pass urine and faeces “all the time”. Regular paracetamol and ibuprofen has been useful in controlling the pain. 1.2 History of Presenting Complaint She has regular menstrual cycles lasting 28 days‚ her LMP was 18/04/2016. She has had no menorrhagia or intermenstrual bleeding. The pain is not worse with
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address his pain as soon as possible‚ as in a surgical setting pain has no value‚ and not treating this pain can lead to negative effects both physiological and psychological. The anaesthetist had prescribed Mr X fentanyl‚ tramadol‚ brufen and paracetamol. It was important to look through his theatre notes to see what he was given in theatre to make sure we weren’t giving him too big of a dose if he had already had some. We first administered fentanyl as it is a short acting opioid (Drain‚ 2003)
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Scarlet Fever What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an uncommon infection caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus progenies. The disease most commonly presents in children or adults with a ‘strep throat’ infection or tonsillitis‚ followed by the development of a skin rash. Most children will fully recover within a week or so. Deaths from scarlet fever are now extremely rare. How is scarlet fever spread? The bacterium is found in the nose and/or throat of an infected person and
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Saint Mary’s University Bayombong‚ Nueva Vizcaya Generic Pharmacy Inventory and Point of Sale System Presented By: Melrie Joy E. Vicente Raquel G. Andres Maria Odessa D. Lacbayan Edrilyn M. Ramel Professor: Mr. Rogie B. Taborda March 18‚ 2013 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Point of Sale (POS) and Inventory management is vitally important for any business that sells a physical product. An inventory system must balance having enough inventories on hand to meet the demand of
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The purpose of this essay is two-fold. First‚ to reinforce my understanding of the NHS constitution for England 2013 4b legal duties as they apply to my professional conduct and accountability‚ and the standards set out by the HCPC. Second‚ to apply that understanding to reflect upon and learn from a recent incident in which a concern was verbally provided to my employer‚ and from the actions I took in the management of this incident. In compliance with the 2004 Nursing and Midwifery Council Code
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FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY INSTITUE OF NURSING GRADUATE STUDIES Community Acquired Pneumonia Concept Mapping Prepared by: Miguel‚ Stefani Gil M. Case RP is a 72 year-old male who was admitted to the hospital from his long-term care facility after 1 week of dyspnea and cough. He was seen by a staff physician at the longterm care facility and was diagnosed with a COPD(Asthma) exacerbation. He has been suffering of Osteoarthritis since he was at the age of 56. Consequently‚ He is now taking steroid drugs
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Comparing yellow fever and scarlet fever |Yellow Fever (viral infection) |Scarlet fever (streptococcal infection) | |Causative factors: |Causative factors: | |Yellow fever virus (flavivirus group) |Streptococcus bacteria | |
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