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Famvir, a prodrug of penciclovir, is a nucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for adults patients who are immunocompetent with herpes labialis (cold sores); treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes; and treatment of recurrent episodes, suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes and herpes zoster (shingles).

Daily Medication Pearl: Famvir (Famciclovir)

Symtuza, a 4-drug combination of darunavir (DRV), a HIV-1 protease inhibitor; cobicistat (COBI), a CYP3A inhibitor; and emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), both HIV-1 nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in patients who weigh at least 40 kg.

Daily Medication Pearl: Symtuza (Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide)

This month's OTC Cases focuses on heartburn, pinworm infection, and food poisoning.

OTC Cases: Stomach Infections

Prezista is an protease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in patients aged 3 years and older.

Daily Medication Pearl: Prezista (Darunavir)

They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.

Pharmacists Can Identify, Prevent, and Treat Viral Hepatitis

Infections at community hospitals fell by 63% after 1 year and 77% after 3 years, new data show.

Study: Interprofessional Collaboration Reduces Incidence of Hospital-Onset C. Difficile 

Best practices call for referring to resources, such as those from HHS and the University of Liverpool.

Managing Drug Interactions in HIV and TB Coinfection Is Complex

Study results show immunoglobulin G antibodies were detected in 13 of 382 individuals in the first phase and 71 of 168 in the second, with age and vaccination status contributing factors.

Health Care Settings Can Benefit From Serosurveys to Design Infection Control Practices

The findings highlight the potential of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and opioid analgesics to treat infectious diseases.

Clinical Review Shows Insight on Immune Response of Pain Management Drugs

Symptoms of gonorrhea  include painful urination, pain or swelling in the affected area, vaginal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

Pharmacy Clinical Pearl of the Day: Gonorrhea

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