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Thailand joins Indonesia in withholding H5N1 strains

… the country and pharmaceutical companies over access to medications. In January the country issued a "compulsory … announced on Mar 14 that it would stop launching new medications in Thailand, Reuters reported, adding that …
 

CDC advises on antiviral use in flu outbreaks

… amantadine, and rimantadine. The CDC emphasizes using the medications to control flu outbreaks in nursing homes and … amantadine, and rimantadine. The CDC emphasizes using the medications to control flu outbreaks in nursing homes and …
 

Study finds variation in antibiotic access, OTC use in Asia and Africa

… group discussion. "I don't even know the name [of the medications] and their effect because I trust them … always distinguish antibiotics from other commonly sold medications, like pain relievers, with antibiotics often … can distinguish an antibiotic from other commonly sold medications, is another. And given the role that drug stores …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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Public weighs in on pandemic antiviral distribution

… usual medication-prescribing systems and slow access to medications that need to be taken within 48 hours to maximize … some expressed concern over risks to people delivering the medications to the sick, reliability of those handling the …
Lisa Schnirring
 

WHO: In treating H1N1, save antivirals for high-risk cases

… infections, signaling a shift toward reserving the medications for people with severe infections and those at … infections, signaling a shift toward reserving the medications for people with severe infections and those at …
Lisa Schnirring
 

H1N1 NEWS SCAN: Global & US activity low, airplane infections, border actions, little antiviral hoarding

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CDC says flu shots should go to high-risk groups first

… recommendations on hygiene and the use of antiviral medications: Good respiratory hygiene should be encouraged, … symptomatic with fever and respiratory illness. Antiviral medications with specific activity against influenza A …
Robert Roos
 

Doxycycline, penicillin G procaine already approved for postexposure prophylaxis against anthrax, FDA notes

… notice also details postexposure dosing regimens for these medications. Infectious disease topics Anthrax Body Nov 2, … notice also details postexposure dosing regimens for these medications. Current labeling for these drugs says that they …
 

NEWS SCAN: Salmonella in Mexican food and in tomatoes, anti-infective shortages

… A group of Chicago researchers noted that 25 (13%) of 193 medications currently not available in the United States are … that bills such as the Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act introduced in 2011 could give the Food and …
 

HHS awards $102 million for new flu drug

… antiviral drugs but also seeking out new antiviral medications to further broaden our capabilities to treat and … the body and allow treatment of people too ill to take medications by mouth, the agency said. In a news release, …
Lisa Schnirring
 

Study: Immune-suppressed not at higher risk of poor COVID outcomes

… US study finds that hospitalized COVID-19 patients taking medications that suppress the immune system, including cancer … patients, 16,494 (7%) had been taking immunosuppressive medications long term for conditions such as rheumatologic …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
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Feds detail progress on pandemic preparedness

… medication stockpiles and deploying antiviral medications. The government reviewed whether or not US … ("message maps") on avian flu, pandemic flu, antiviral medications, and vaccines. One topic of interest to state … Life Extension Program to state stockpiles of antiviral medications. The program allows the federal government to …
Lisa Schnirring and Robert Roos
 

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for May 17, 2018

… . In a study to evaluate trends in use of all prescription medications among children ages 0 to 19 years, researchers … antihistamines, and upper respiratory combination medications decreased. Overall antibiotic use in children and …

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Apr 03, 2018

… antibiotics early in life. For two common acid-suppressing medications, aHRs were 2.18 and 2.59 for food allergy, 1.70 … The authors conclude in the study, "Acid-suppressive medications and antibiotics should be used during infancy …

Those with mild COVID-19 seek more primary care than uninfected peers

… Thirty-one percent of COVID-19 patients started new medications during follow-up, including bronchodilators … to potential unmet healthcare needs and the need for new medications for treatment," she said. The researchers called …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
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Governors group issues pandemic planning guide for states

… and supplies such as masks, ventilators, and antiviral medications. According to the guide, the main goals for … resources, such as prioritizing who will receive antiviral medications Work with the private sector to ensure that …
 

Study warns of pairing azithromycin with drugs that affect heart rhythm

… with azithromycin, except among patients also taking medications that affect the electrical impulses of the heart, … its use among patients who are also taking QT-prolonging medications." Detail image Date Fri, 09/18/2020 - 09:00 …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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Study finds fixed-dose combo antibiotics often sold in many nations

… are on the WHO's Essential Medicines List—a list of the medications the agency considers to be the most effective and … be needed to regulate the manufacturing and sale of these medications. Detail image Date Thu, 01/21/2021 - 08:00 …
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Paxlovid shown effective against visits for severe COVID-19

… 5 to 15 days. The drug is a combination of two antiviral medications—nirmatrelvir and ritonavir—and was approved for … antiviral drugs, the people in those areas received the medications less often than those in less vulnerable …
Jim Wappes | Editorial Director | CIDRAP News
Paxlovid package

Study: Allergic reactions to mRNA COVID vaccines rare, manageable

… had a history of allergy to antibiotics (10), foods (9), medications excluding antibiotics (8), or a combination of … a common ingredient in household products, cosmetics, and medications, to which women likely have broader exposure than …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
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Prescriptions for kids down in pandemic, report shows

… act on results Decreased prescriptions for chronic disease medications, however, are worrisome, according to the … children fell dramatically during the pandemic, and ADHD medications may not have been needed as much because of the …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Neon sign for prescriptions

Delirium fairly common in older COVID-19 patients

… facility (aRR, 1.23), had previously used psychoactive medications such as antidepressants or sleep medications (aRR, 1.42), and had impaired vision (aRR, 1.98), …
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News
Woman with delirium or headache

FDA approves first med for multidrug-resistant TB

… saying it must be used in combination with other TB medications. Infectious disease topics Antimicrobial … saying it must be used in combination with other TB medications. The drug, developed by Jannsen Therapeutics, …
Robert Roos
 

Poll finds public a bit wary about taking anthrax pills

… assist with response efforts by dispensing the medications only to their employees and employees' family … survey reveals the public saying they'd likely pick up the medications, but at the same time weighing the upsides …
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
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Two companies outline employee antiviral programs

… influenza pandemic, some corporations are buying antiviral medications for their employees—both to protect them and to … influenza pandemic, some corporations are buying antiviral medications for their employees—both to protect them and to … he said. The decision to stockpile or supply antiviral medications isn't an easy one for businesses. Medication cost …
Lisa Schnirring
 

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