Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083 percent (Nephron Pharmaceuticals): Recall - Aseptic Processing Simulation Results
Finding of bacterial growth. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - October 17, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation Announces Voluntary Recall of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) has initiated a voluntary recall, at the retail level, as a precautionary measure, due to results from our internal monitoring processes. NPC is asking retailers to remove the affected lots from store shelves and is asking consumers to discontinue use and dispose of any product they may have that is included in this recall. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - October 17, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
What Causes Hypercalcemia?
Discussion
Calcium homeostasis is regulated by mechanisms involving the absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, bone deposition and resorption, and renal excretion. To review Vitamin D homeostasis click here.
Serum calcium is found in three forms: free (47%), protein bound (43%) and diffusable calcium complexes (10%). The protein binding proteins are albumin (80%) and globulin (20%). The free calcium is the most important biologically. Acidosis also increases free calcium and alkalosis decreases free calcium.
Problems associated with hypercalcemia include nausea, emesis, abdominal pain, constipation, polyuria, dehydra...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 25, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Is nebulized naloxone beneficial in heroin-induced bronchospasm?
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The effect of prehospital nebulized naloxone on suspected heroin-induced bronchospasm. Tataris KL et. Am J Emerg Med 2013 Feb 1. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
Heroin can induce bronchospasm, probably through the release of histamine. This very brief observational study — from Chicago EMS services — reports on prehospital patients treated with nebulized naloxone for suspected heroin-induced bronchospasm. Data was extracted from paramedic run sheets.
Eligible patients had spontaneous respiration and were treated with nebulized naloxone, 2 mg in 3 ml normal saline. Nineteen cases were identified. Of ...
Source: The Poison Review - February 13, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical bronchospasm heroin nebulized naloxone opiates Source Type: news
ProAir HFA (albuterol sulfate) with Dose Counter Now Available to Patients
NORTH WALES, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 3, 2013 - Teva
Respiratory announced today the availability of
ProAir® HFA with dose counter for use in patients 4
years of age and older, for the treatment or prevention of
bronchospasm with reversible... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 3, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Asthma Medication May Benefit Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Adding albuterol to an existing treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis appears to improve clinical outcomes. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 13, 2010 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
