Pharma Tips-212

1081. Diphtheria vaccine is part of the DTP vaccine (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) and is given every 10 years.

1082.  Captopril, gold, and penicillamine maybe cause proteinuria.

1083. MAOIs need 3-4 weeks for full effect; they cause insomnia not to be used in the evening or at night.

1084. A washout period of 5 weeks before starting MAOIs after stopping fluoxetine, and 14 days before starting MAOIs after stopping TCAs.

1085. Fluoxetine not to be used within 14 days after stopping MAOIs.

Pharma Tips-211

1076. Protamine causes black stool.

1077. Alosetron is 5-HT3 antagonist is used to treat severe diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

1078. Trifluridine (viroptic) eye drops should be kept in the refrigerator.

1079. Influenza vaccine is given annually.

1080. Pneumonia vaccine is given every 5-10 years.