Research update: Amoxicillin in under-5s
Lucille Kelsall-Knight summarises recent research into amoxicillin prescribing among infants Factors predicting amoxicillin prescribing in primary care among children: a cohort study1 Each year in England, around a third of under-fives are prescribed at least one antibiotic2, and three-quarters of antibiotics prescribed to children in primary care are for respiratory tract infections (RTIs).3,4 Antibiotic prescribing... Read moreThe post Research update: Amoxicillin in under-5s appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - July 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Paediatrics Research update Antibiotics Source Type: news
Looming Shortage of Bicillin for Children
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.
The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicillin are... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Researchers Are Working on At-Home Tests for Lyme Disease
If there has been one silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been the rise of rapid self-tests, which provide results at home in minutes. Researchers are hard at work at developing similar tests for other diseases—including Lyme.
Lyme disease is transmitted by the black-legged (or deer) tick and infects about 476,000 Americans each year. The faster those people can get treated with the antibiotics doxycycline or amoxicillin, the better their chances of having a short, mild case of the disease.
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Source: TIME: Health - June 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Research Source Type: news
Pfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Kids
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 – Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.
The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicillin are... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Expunging'Penicillin Allergy': Your Questions Answered Expunging'Penicillin Allergy': Your Questions Answered
Dr Vega responds to reader questions about delabeling penicillin allergy in a patient who reports a childhood rash after taking amoxicillin.Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 17, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Clinical Case Source Type: news
Efficacy of adjunctive measures in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review
Conclusions: Different adjunctive measures in the non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis have different impact in terms of PD and BoP reductions. Improved PD reductions result after the use of systemic antimicrobials, and to a lesser extent, after the use of local antimicrobials. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - May 9, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
America's amoxicillin shortage
An ongoing nationwide shortage of a common antibiotic is exacerbating an abnormally tough strep throat season in the United States. Here's what you need to know about the amoxicillin shortage: What is amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat various infections caused by…#amoxicillin #drugscom #mayoclinic #erinfox #universityofutah #sandoz #novartisag #lesliepott #rsv #streptococcus (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Indians' medical bills set to swell, here's why
The sharp increase has been witnessed in high-volume key antibiotics including azithromycin and amoxicillin imported from China. "These are also the products where India has near or complete dependence on China. As against this, prices of most vitamins, including vitamin B and D, also imported from China, are at an all-time low," stated the TOI report. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - February 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Why Europe's drug shortages may get worse
When Ignasi Biosca-Reig heard there were shortages of amoxicillin in Spain, he quickly added shifts at his drug company's factories to boost production of the popular antibiotic. But a few extra shifts was as far as he could go. Much as he would have liked to significantly increase supplies,…#ignasibioscareig #spain #bioscareig #spanish #reigjofre #ukraine #adrianvandenhoven #medicinesforeurope #renaconti #bostonuniversity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
As Flu Rages, U.S. Releases Medicine from National Stockpile
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals and doctors’ offices around the country.
This year’s flu season has hit hard and early. Some people are even noticing bare shelves at pharmacies and grocery stores when they make a run for over-the-counter medicines as cases have spiked. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the flu has resulted in 150,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths so far this season.
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Source: TIME: Health - December 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AMANDA SEITZ/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate medicine wire Source Type: news
Antibiotic shortage - what to know if you can't find amoxicillin
According to the Food and Drug Administration, a national shortage of different medications, including a common antibiotic, is expected to last several months. "The most notable one is probably amoxicillin. It is a common antibiotic that we use to treat a variety of childhood infections, including ear infections, strep throat, and pneumonia," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says parents may notice this as they take their children to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 16, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Why should I be evaluated for a penicillin allergy?
Taking action to be evaluated for a penicillin allergy can impact your health, safety and wallet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10% of the U.S. population reports a penicillin allergy, but less than 1% is allergic after testing. Common penicillins include ampicillin, amoxicillin and Augmentin. Penicillin allergy is an abnormal reaction of your immune system to the antibiotic drug prescribed for treating various bacterial infections. These medications are used often to treat ear… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 14, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Empty pharmacy shelves shine a light on vulnerabilities in US drug supplies
Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have had some patients searching pharmacies and rationing pills, and now parents in some areas are having to hunt to find over-the-counter pain- and fever-reducing medications for their sick kids. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Europe Is Hit by Shortages of Antibiotics
Countries across Europe are reporting shortages of antibiotics as demand for the medicines rises and manufacturers grapple with supply-chain snags. Amoxicillin, cephalosporins and other widely used antibiotics are in short supply, data from various countries show, raising concerns among doctors…#americaneagle #doordash #wayfairkohls #amoxicillin #walmart #kohls #thistargetpromocode (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 10, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Parents report struggle to find antibiotics as UK strep A cases rise
People tell of distress and panic, adding to concerns about shortage despite government ’s assurancesParents are reporting serious difficulties in obtaining antibiotics for their sick children, amid concerns over UK-wide shortages after rising strep A infections.While the government has maintained there are sufficient supplies of penicillin and amoxicillin, pharmacists and GPs around the country have reportedthey are struggling to get hold of supplies.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 9, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Strep A Children's health Society GPs Antibiotics Doctors NHS Source Type: news
