Risk of Prolonged Use With Tramadol vs Other Short Acting Opioids Examined
Compared with other short acting opioids, patients prescribed tramadol may be at greater risk of prolonged use following surgery, according to a study published in The BMJ.
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Fatal Overdoses Reduced With Pharmacist Dispensation of Naloxone
Greater naloxone availability tied to more nonfatal overdoses seen in emergency departments.
Coagulopathy Linked to Antidiarrheal Med Ingestion in Patient With Underlying Liver Disease
The study authors noted that the patient’s elevated PT suggested vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor inhibition.
Fatal Overdose Following Toxic Ingestion of Nonnarcotic Antitussive
A recently published report describes the case of a 37-year-old female patient who experienced seizures and cardiac arrest following toxic ingestion of benzonatate.
Microbial Toxins Found in Electronic Cigarette Products
Endotoxin and glucan concentrations seen in cartridge and e-liquid samples.
Cocaine-, Psychostimulant-Involved Death Rates Increasing
Synthetic opioids driving increases in cocaine-involved deaths, less so in psychostimulant-involved deaths.
First Generic Naloxone Nasal Spray Gets FDA Approval
The FDA has granted final approval for the first generic version of Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray; Adapt Pharma) to Teva Pharmaceuticals.
CDC: Raw Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Seven States
Raw ground tuna supplied by Jensen Tuna is likely source of outbreak
Many NPs Unable to Prescribe Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction
Greater practice restrictions lead to lower percentage of NPs with waivers to prescribe buprenorphine
FDA: High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Kratom Products
Products contain levels of lead and nickel at concentrations that exceed safe daily intake
