Bessemer Couple Sentenced for Producing Fake Prescription Drugs
FDA OCI, Earnest Coleman, Tashana Sims, sentence, pill presses, fake prescription drugs, punches, dies, plates, defraud, mislead, powders, dyes, China, acetaminophen, fentanyl, heroin, paverine, fake Lortab, fake Adderall, fake Soma, fake Xanax, fake Ecstasy, fake Oxycodone, fake OxyContin, opioids, (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - May 12, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news

Continuous venovenous hemofiltration as a rescue therapy for severe acetaminophen toxicity in a toddler - Awasthi P, Jindal A, Sharma Y, Williams V, Ravikumar N, Nallasamy K, Angurana SK.
Acetaminophen poisoning is one of the common accidental poisoning in children. Accidental administration of mismatched doses of drops for syrups can lead to life-threatening overdose. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is the specific antidote; however, extracorporeal... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 26, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

A-S Medication Solutions Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Acetaminophen Extra Strength Tablets Contained in Health Essentials Kits Due to Mislabeling
Libertyville, IL, A-S Medication Solutions, LLM (ASM) is voluntarily recalling 198,350 bottles of Acetaminophen Extra Strength 500 mg Tablets, 100 ct. bottles (NDC# 50090-5350-0) contained in Health Essentials Kits distributed by Humana to its members. See the photo below. This recall is being con (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - April 2, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Comment on "Effects of acetaminophen on risk taking" - Ross JA, Holstege CP.
The article by Keaveney et al. entitled "Effects of acetaminophen on risk taking" was published in July of 2020 and concluded that using acetaminophen increased risk taking behaviors, potentially by reducing perceived risk. We believe there is not enough d... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

What is a Lipschultz Ulcer?
Discussion Acute genital ulcers (AGU) are much less common in sexually-naive women than sexually experienced or active women. The differential diagnosis of AGU is large. For sexually active women Herpes simplex virus is the most common cause. Sexually transmitted infections are also included in this differential. In addition to the pain, AGUs can cause distress for the patient and family as possible sexual abuse must be considered. The differential diagnosis of AGU in non-sexually active women includes: Aphthosis Lipschutz ulcer Idiopathic Autoimmune or inflammatory diseases Behcet disease Bullous pemphigoid Inflammato...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 8, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Toxicology Rounds: Should Fomepizole be Used to Treat Severe Acetaminophen Toxicity?
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - February 1, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Toxicology Rounds Source Type: news

Surgery Patients Just as Satisfied With Opioid-Sparing Pain Treatment Surgery Patients Just as Satisfied With Opioid-Sparing Pain Treatment
Patients who received preoperative counseling along with prescriptions for acetaminophen, ibuprofen and a small number of opioid pills for the week following surgery reported less pain and similar satisfaction to those who received typical opioid prescriptions, a new study finds.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - January 29, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Don ’t take over-the-counter pain relievers beforehand, experts say
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Avoid taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen beforehand, say experts who have expressed concerns that these... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctor says taking Tylenol or Advil before getting a vaccine will DULL the effectiveness of the shot
Infectious disease specialists say taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen to prevent coronavirus vaccine side effects may prevent the immune system from producing antibodies. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

DARZALEX FASPRO ® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) Becomes the First FDA-Approved Treatment for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
January 15, 2021 (HORSHAM, Pa.) – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of DARZALEX FASPRO® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj), a subcutaneous formulation of daratumumab, in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (D-VCd) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed light chain (AL) amyloidosis.[1] DARZALEX FASPRO® is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for patients with this blood cell disorder that is associated with the production of an abnormal protein, which leads to the deterior...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - January 16, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news

Intentional death caused by the overdose of nonprescription drugs: an autopsy case of acetaminophen poisoning - Kim M, Lee SD, Kim MY.
Acetaminophen or paracetamol (N-acetyl-para-aminophenol [APAP]) is a safe and effective antipyretic and analgesic drug and is a representative nonprescription drug. However, APAP is one of the most common nonprescription drugs used for intentional overdose... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Pregnant Women Should Be Offered COVID-19 Vaccine, Experts Agree Pregnant Women Should Be Offered COVID-19 Vaccine, Experts Agree
' Pregnant women who experience fever following vaccination should be counseled to take acetaminophen, ' the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - December 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

The clinical value of routine acetaminophen level screening in pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department - Shklovsky-Kordi A, Gelernter R, Berkovitch M, Dagan Z, Kozer E.
BACKGROUND: Acetaminophen is the most common drug involved in pediatric poisonings, both intentionally and accidentally, and is the leading cause of acute liver failure among all age groups. OBJECTIVES: To define the characteristics of patients admitte... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

What is a laceration?
It's human nature to avoid contact with sharp objects because we know they can cause us an ordeal of pain, bleeding and scars. However, when accidents happen, you may be left caring for a laceration wound. Here's your quick guide to laceration treatment and prevention: Lacerations are open wounds caused by sharp objects. What are lacerations? This type of open wound occurs when a sharp object cuts or tears the skin. According to Healthline, laceration wounds are often the result of accidents with knives, tools or machinery. Extensive bleeding is possible, especially with deep lacerations. How do you treat a lacer...
Source: Advanced Tissue - November 23, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Source Type: news

Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen for Pain and Fever in Infants
Both drugs appear to be effective for relief of fever and pain in children under 2, though ibuprofen may offer some marginal benefits. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Ibuprofen (Drug) acetaminophen Babies and Infants Fever Tylenol (Drug) Research JAMA Network Open Source Type: news