Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
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Police say the infant immediately tensed up and was later treated at a hospital and has now recovered
The IPC has reported 25 overdose cases and one death related to the use of these drugs since June
Cross contamination isn’t suspected but is also possible
Tests found evidence of heroin and methadone in the remaining liquid in the baby bottle
More than 300 medicines crucial to treating cancer, infections, cardiac arrest, premature infants, pain, and more are in short supply
The chief nursing officer said there were more than 100 overdose patients
Kenneth Wade Cosh, 47, faces multiple drug-related charges
The drug, tranexamic acid, is used to prevent someone from bleeding to death
She injected her 5-year-old daughter with methamphetamine and amphetamine
Police department issued a press release seeking any information from the public about the burglary and theft, including about any suspicious vehicles or people
The investigation began last month when police began looking into the disappearance of drugs like morphine and fentanyl
Meth has become a scourge in some states with addictions spreading like wildfire
Drug shortages have been on the rise in the past decade and 40 percent of drug shortages affect emergency care
The new form of Molly in Palm Beach County has authorities on high alert since it was linked to three deaths during Miami’s Ultra Music Festival in March
A drug with many names, it’s especially hazardous to EMS providers
The drug may be causing eye infections
This medication is notorious as a street drug and with good reason
A rash of thefts targeted an ambulance station left the ambulances without boxes of pain medications
The pill is now approved to treat intestinal tract tumors
The drug will target tumor cells while allowing healthy ones to survive
So, was it okay to deliver it?
The girl suffered a severe side effect known as toxic epidermal necrolysis
Ketamine appears to work well without serious side effects
Although originally ruled a death by natural causes, the winner’s family asked for a more thorough investigation
The girls mixed used prescription sleeping medication in their parents’ milkshakes so that they could use the internet
Dr. Stan Li is accused of prescribing prescription drugs to addicts
Firefighter Mark E. Freseman waved a cop down to get help for a stolen laptop when the officer found a crack pipe in his pocket
There were six executives charged in total and were to appear in court Monday
Bon Jovi’s 19-year-old daughter will face drug charges after she ODed in her dorm