The Food and Drug Administration Essay

Lwin Moe Aung 27 November 2016 Mrs. Oberlin/Mrs. Meneely BioLit 3-4 Animal Testing “The question is not, can they reason? Nor, can they talk? but, can they suffer?" A quote from English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, we can ask the same question when referring to animal testing. Over the decades, animal testing has been used worldwide, and although it may have led to medical breakthroughs, at what expense does it have to the animals? That’s why using animals in research should be banned…

a schedule IV hypnotic indicated for the treatment of insomnia. Dr. Thomas instructs me to empty out the original Sonata 10 mg capsules and fill them with the inert powder instead. Then, counsel Mrs. Lapworth as it would be the original prescribed drug. Needless to say, I would be facing several violations, if I would proceed as requested. My concern is that I would be misbranding the prescription, committing billing fraud, and…

gynecomastia. Breast tissue becomes fibrous and firm in nature in such cases. Fat ratios of breast content may vary from person to person. Weight loss or gain can decrease or increase the fat content but the volume of breast remains the same. Steroids and drugs can stimulate the breast tissue which can become painful and large. The Best Approach to Treat Male Breast: Usually, in most adolescent patients, immediate cosmetic improvement is achieved by surgical correction which is the…

limited my options down to two colleges and one career. My two colleges are Illinois State University and Western Illinois University. There are reasons why I have chosen those colleges. My career that I am thinking about entering is DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). I have been wanting to do this job ever since my dad has joined the DEA I have more reasons also about joining DEA. There are a wide variety of things to do at Illinois State University. Students like to go out and have lunch…

Modified Food Labeling: Consumers’ right to make informed choices Most foods available in the market are either genetically engineered or they have at least one ingredient from GMO (Genetically Modified Organism). However, most of these food products are not labeled properly as they are considered as safe as non-GMO food. Nonetheless, consumers have the right to get this information when they buy their food. The only way to do that is to impose mandatory labeling of Genetically Modified(GM)…

fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the plant. It is the responsibility of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate, inform, and place limitations on what Americans are exposed to. This paper will focus on whether or not GMO’s should be required to be labeled by companies if a food product includes them. This paper will outline both the pros and cons of labeling GMO’s in food products along with the advantages and disadvantages of such a label. To be able to analyze…

1. The name of the drug The generic name of the drug that is the theme of this assessment is Metoprolol succinate. The trade names this drug is known as in New Zealand is Betaloc CR and AFT-Metoprolol CR (AFT-Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 2009); AstraZeneca Limited, 2014). 2. General classification of given drug This drug is an antihypertensive medication and a beta1-selective beta-blocker (AstraZeneca Limited, 2014). 3. Indication of use and purpose of given drug Jack is taking Metoprolol succinate…

President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his healthcare plan which includes the repeal of Obamacare and the protection of the unborn from abortion. In a document posted on the presidential transition website, Trump offers a first look at his proposed healthcare program and the details on how he will repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It also gives states a major role in health insurance regulation, acknowledging that the issues with the U.S. healthcare system cannot be addressed merely by…

Bromocriptine quick release (QR) is a dopamine D2 receptor agonist licensed in some countries outside Europe for treatment of T2DM as an adjunct to lifestyle changes . The effect of bromocriptine on glycaemic parameters has been noted since 1980. The drug provides a morning boost to hypo¬thalamic dopamine levels, consistent with normal diur¬nal glucoregulation, and contributing to a reduction of sympathetic tone, neural suppression of hepatic glucose production and improvement in peripheral…

and influence their consumption habits to some degree. With more and more advertisements, some rapidly increasing problems occur. Many may wonder whether warnings and side effects should be made more clear in advertisements. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration is studying whether those warnings and side effects, in broadcast and in print ads, overwhelm and confuse consumers (Russell).…