Name: Archana Vachhani Date: 12/6/2014 P1 IPPE Drug Inquiries Log # Requestor Question Answer Reference 1 Pharmacist (Roby) Can a patient who is allergic to Penicillin take Augmentin? Why or why not? Patient who is allergic to Penicillin cannot take Augmentin because Augmentin contain combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, and amoxicillin belongs to penicillin class of antibiotic. □ Facts & Comparisons □ Lexi-Comp □ Micromedex □…
bruises and redness, itching, oozing and over time rough hard thickened skin. As can be inferred from its many names, many people with eczema either have a variety of allergies already, examples of which being “allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma and/or food allergy” (“Eczema (atopic Dermatitis)”), or might develop these allergies later as the condition progresses. People with eczema have skin that is susceptible to many irritants and allergens. This is because the skin barrier of such…
In the pharmaceutical industry, marketplace competition is the only thing that can keep prices in check. This presents a problem for Americans who need to buy from a brand that has essentially monopolized the market of a certain medicine. For instance, over the past eight years, the price of a commonly used medical device, the EpiPen, has been steadily increasing. The EpiPen is an epinephrine auto-injector used to treat severe allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock (Varandani); anaphylactic…
especially after snuffling into the grass and dirt outside, or after eating and drinking. Why is my dog’s nose running? A runny nose can mean many things. A runny nose with clear, watery discharge is typically normal, and usually attributed to allergies. Allergies are very common in dogs of all breeds, and most dogs start to exhibit allergic symptoms between the ages of six months and two years. Like humans, when a dog has an allergic reaction, the lacrimal glands that produce tears ramp…
cheese, and citrus fruits can cause migraines in some individuals (Rockett, et al.). It would also be wise for migraine-prone individuals to get tested for IgG antibodies. IgG is a common antibody in the body that is associated with food allergies ("IgG Food Allergy Test + Candida"). Multiple studies have looked into a correlation between IgG antibodies and migraines. For individuals with migraines, this particular person should do everything within their power to prevent their migraines.…
gastrointestinal tract, defined as 20 or more eosinophils per high-power field, the absence of an identified cause of eosinophilia and the exclusion of eosinophilic involvement in organs other than the gastrointestinal tract. A history of atopy or food allergy is often present. The entire gastrointestinal tract can be involved. The stomach is the organ most commonly affected, followed by small intestine and colon[26]. In our case, the biopsy from stomach revealed eosinophilic infiltration of the…
Neutrophils are hazardous lines of protection against infection and are attracted chemically to inflammatory sites. Basophils consist of granules, which are histamine filled. Histamine a chemical that’s inflammatory. Collectively, both cell types are related to Harold’s chronic atrophic gastritis. This is the reason for Harold’s elevation change in his White blood cell count. This Inflammatory condition is affiliated with Harold’s symptoms which include: indigestion, biliousness, and heartburns…
and the highest number of cases occurs between October and March. Bacterial infections (caused by staphylococci, for instance) may also cause swelling of the trachea, also known as bacterial tracheitis. Other less common causes of croup include allergies, foreign bodies stuck in the upper trachea, inhaling irritant substances or acid regurgitating into the esophagus causing irritation of the mucous membrane and the nearby trachea. The viruses or bacteria are transmitted by touching…
Treating the Itchy Bumps on Legs Itchy Bumps can appear anywhere on the legs, whether it is on the feet or on the thigh. People who get this type of bumps often have the feeling to scratch it as it is so itchy. They are so frustrating but there is no need to worry about these bumps. These bumps are usually small and itchy, and appear and disappear more often. It is usually not advisable to scratch or burst open the bump as it will open the skin and cause unnecessary infection. Let us discuss…
Pathology is a science that focuses on the diseases in the body. Which mainly examines the body fluids, tissues and organs to diagnose what disease is in the body. When doing special effects Pathology is very important for realistic features. Make up artists need to know the stages of healing so the continuity between different time frames and shots on screen. The body system that is being looked at is the Integumentary System which is any medical condition that has to do with the skin, nails…