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Use of Magnesium Sulfate in Alcohol Withdrawal

Hi All, The use of Magnesium sulfate 2gm IM in alcohol withdrawal has been controversial in our hospital. From what I have read, there are no convincing data to support the use of Magnesium sulfate in alcohol withdrawal syndrome. I would ...

Take 2 minutes to make a difference for pharmacy

I just did this and it really only took 2 minutes to add in my practice site and phone numbers. The names of the congressmen that I was sending to did not appear until after I pressed send but they are automatically generated from the address you ...

Invega/ Risperidone equivalents

Does anyone know the equivakent risperidone dosage for the following Invega doasage. Invega 12mg--- Risperidone ___?___ Invega   6mg--- Risperidone ___?___ Invega   3mg---Risperidone ____?___   Please advise. ...

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Serious allergic reactions reported with the use of Saphris (asenapine maleate)

[09-01-2011]  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public that serious allergic reactions have been reported with the use of the antipsychotic medication Saphris (asenapine maleate). The Contraindications ,  Warnings ...

FDA MedWatch - Celexa (citalopram): Abnormal Heart Rhythms Associated With High Doses

Title: FDA MedWatch - Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide): Drug Safety Communication - Abnormal Heart Rhythms Associated With High Doses This is a cross-post from the VA Psych Pharmacists list serv.  -------- Original ...

Thoughts on escitalopram...

Title: FDA MedWatch - Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide): Drug Safety Communication - Abnormal Heart Rhythms Associated With High Doses I haven’t seen anything yet with the incidence, and I’m not sure if our resident FDA insider can shed ...

FDA MedWatch - Celexa (citalopram): Abnormal Heart Rhythms Associated Wit...

Citalopram in overdose was reported to prolong the QTc interval. This was in the toxicology literature years ago, I believe in late 1990's.   Peter Anderson   In a message dated 8/24/2011 2:17:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ...