Individual work on University Project on Mofix
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Introduction:
In this essay, I will try to develop three factors that about a drug named Meloxicam, although in the essay it will be referred to as Mofix. The three factors are: 1) Use of the drug in pregnancy and breastfeeding. 2) Indications and dosage instructions. 3) Formulations available for the drug and routes of administration. In spite of the details of each factor, there will be a conclusion at the end signifying one important fact from each of the three, in order to try and simplify the facts that are written.
Use of drug in pregnancy and breastfeeding:
The drug Mofix is under two different categories when it comes to pregnancy and breastfeeding. That is because in
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That is also one of the reasons that Mofix is used during pregnancy, the patient should have full knowledge of the possible hazards to the foetus.
Moving on to breastfeeding, fortunately there is no data on the drug being excreted in human milk, however it was found in the milk of lactating rats, and it was at concentrations higher than those in the plasma. Taking into consideration the significance of the drug to the nursing mother, a decision should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop the drug. That decision comes as a result of the possibility for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants. If a choice such as this one can’t be made then there are ways for a nursing mother to take her medication and breastfeed. One way is, plan on when to take the medication during the day. For example, when the baby is asleep or just after the feeding so that until the next feeding, the medication will have cleared enough from the body, therefore the baby will receive the least amount of influence from the drug.
Indications and Dosage Instructions:
Mofix is used to treat the symptoms of two conditions. The short term use of the drug is for treatment for Osteoarthritis, and the long term use for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. There have been a few researches about the efficacy of the drug on treating the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. Mofix, which was taken
not give because : fetal damge and congental malformation , life-thretening with drawl symptoms in a newporn also the drug can pass into breast milk
Humans are indeed fallible and there should be a check system in place when administering any medication, particularly to at risk patients such as newborns.
After reviewing the article it is clear that more needs to be done to create transparency in the study of drugs and public awareness. As a doctor in Canada Dr. Navindra has a right to access and study information so he can provide due diligence to his patients. If the study found that this drug was harmful to pregnant mothers,
The drug Meloxicam is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that has a variety of uses. I will discuss three aspects of the drug. What conditions the drug is used to treat, how the drug is metabolised in the body and other drugs in the same class as Meloxicam.
Indication and action of the drug should be described concisely without medical jargon so Caroline forms a sound understanding. A brochure including administration and storage instructions, diagrams and information for each drug is essential to provide. Caroline has yet to have her daily medication, allowing opportunity for the nurse to guide her in completing the enoxaparin subcutaneous injection herself.
The neonatal birth weight was compared to previously collected singleton pregnancies (72,013), which had a median birth weight of 3381 ± 563 g. The median of the birth weight taken from the metformin group was 3516g, and the median from the placebo group was 3351g. The metformin group also received a higher incidence of side effects than the placebo
Nowadays, there are many possibilities. New advances in science may cover almost any complication in pregnancy, without having to choose to kill the mother or the baby.
• Pregnant women – the drug is in category C according to the FDA listing, it should be avoided unless the expected benefits justifies the potential risks to the unborn
• The medication affects breast milk production, therefore, it’s not recommended if breastfeeding, speak to the healthcare provider prior breastfeeding.
The life of the mother is more important than the foetus if she is in
Humans have ventured a long way since the times of our early ancestors living in caves and fearing the cold and beast that would roam the darkness . As a species we have evolved from using primitive stone and copper tools to building space stations and creating new elements. With this abundance of knowledge we have created and retained has come the ability of discovering and understanding new sciences and medical techniques to further the survivability of our species , however with discoveries of new medical practices and drugs we must be wary of the unknown risk that comes from tampering with the unknown and natural processes. In the 21st century drug prescription and use is a frequent occurrence among the adult American population, before the industrial revolution almost if not all medicine was made of naturally occurring plants and herbs and were used sparingly. What are the biological and genetic consequences of fielding clinically untested drugs in pregnant women and what effect does it have on natural selection in humans?
Recommended first-line drug therapy for lactating women may differ from those therapies recommended for other patients (Harbison, Polly, and Musselman, 2015). Lactating women are often not included in pharmaceutical studies causing questions concerning use of medications since many resources do not provide enough information to determine safe medication use in breastfeeding women (Harbison et al., 2015). Unfortunately, mothers are often advised to stop breastfeeding or to avoid taking medications due to the fear of adverse effects in infants (Harbison, et al., 2015). While providers should be knowledgeable of current evidence-based use of medication during lactation, nurses are the last line of defense against medication
Even unborn children take the chemical to the the placenta of her mother. Later the admission comes from the mother's milk. Doctors still agree: The use of the breast-feeding excels the dangers by far.
For healthy pregnancies, it is critical to promote healthy behaviors. Women who do not plan to become pregnant need to be aware of the prevention methods used for unwanted pregnancies. In addition, women who plan on becoming pregnant need to be aware that they affect the outcome of whether or not their infants are born healthy because of the way they take care of themselves and their unborn children during the prenatal stage. Understanding common infant health conditions and ways to prevent them may decrease the risk of babies born with medical problems.
Most women are unaware of the risks associated with taking prescription medications while pregnant. Usually the fear