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Novel optimization of multi‐mechanistic approaches for the acute treatment of a migraine attack: A review

Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, Volume 66, Issue 5, Page 1181-1192, May 2026.
Abstract Objective To highlight key factors required to optimize multi‐mechanistic approaches with oral combination treatments for the acute management of a migraine attack. Background Given the complex multi‐factorial nature of migraine, combining treatments with different mechanisms of action should improve outcomes compared to monotherapies, but ...
Stephen Silberstein, Alan M. Rapoport
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers and Facilitators for Information Exchange during Over-The-Counter Consultations in Community Pharmacy: A Focus Group Study

Pharmacy, 2017
Consumers are confident managing minor ailments through self-care, often self-medicating from a range of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines available from community pharmacies.
Liza J Seubert, Kerry Whitelaw, Fabienne Boeni, Laetitia Hattingh, Margaret C Watson, Rhonda M Clifford   +5 more
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Cyclic alternating pattern in sleep electroencephalography as a novel predictor of dementia: A prospective study

Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 22, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract INTRODUCTION Cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) is a sleep physiological rhythm observed during non–rapid eye movement (NREM) stage. However, the potential role of CAP for risk of dementia remains unknown. METHODS We studied 2,557 participants enrolled in the prospective Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Sleep Study.
Ying Zheng, Xinyue Wu, Haizhen Chen, Fan Li, Kristine Yaffe, Katie Stone, Yue Leng, Xiao Tan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Associated With Self‐Medication to Mitigate Vaccine Reactions After COVID‐19 Vaccination: A Prospective Cohort Study

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, Volume 35, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Management of vaccine reactions with analgesics/antipyretics can enhance acceptance and adherence to future vaccinations. However, inappropriate self‐medication may pose health risks, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions.
Maximilian Blattner, Ingmar Schäfer, Yvonne Nestoriuc, Christian Büchel, Martin Scherer, Jan Hendrik Oltrogge‐Abiry   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prescription and nonprescription drug use among black and white community-residing elderly.

, 1993
OBJECTIVES: To examine and compare concomitants of prescription and nonprescription drug use of Black and White community-dwelling elderly. METHODS: Information on prescription and nonprescription drug use, demographic and health characteristics, and use
Hanlon, J T, Corder, E H, Wall, W E, Fillenbaum, G G, Ziqubu-Page, T, Brock, D   +5 more
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Nonprescription Drug Safe Use Regulatory Expansion [PDF]

Hospital Pharmacy, 2013
The process used for switching a prescription-only medication to over-the-counter status (Rx-to-OTC) in the United States may be headed for a change in 2013. In 1976, the latest version of this process was introduced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
openaire   +3 more sources

Association Between Exposure to Kampo Medicines Containing Ephedra and Major Congenital Malformations: A Japanese Administrative Claims Database Study

Traditional &Kampo Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim Traditional Japanese (Kampo) medicines containing ephedra (KE) are prescribed for cold during pregnancy; however, detailed safety information on their use in pregnant women is lacking. This study aimed to clarify the association between prescription of KE during the first trimester of pregnancy and major congenital malformations (MCMs) in ...
Satoko Suzuki, Ryutaro Arita, Taku Obara, Tomofumi Ishikawa, Tadaharu Kunitoki, Takamasa Sakai, Aoi Noda, Genki Shinoda, Mami Ishikuro, Masatsugu Orui, Shinichi Kuriyama, Minoru Ohsawa, Ken Haneda, Nariyasu Mano, Akiko Kikuchi, Shin Takayama, Tadashi Ishii   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metamizole as the Most Consumed Analgesic in Brazil During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Why Does It Matter?

Pharmacoepidemiology
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, analgesic use increased significantly, primarily due to self-medication for symptom relief. In Brazil, metamizole (dipyrone) is widely used despite international restrictions, highlighting the importance of ...
Mayra R. C. de Souza, Alciéllen M. da Silva, Patrícia S. Bazoni, Jéssica B. R. dos Santos, Michael R. R. da Silva   +4 more
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Perception of self-medication among university students in Saudi Arabia

Archives of Pharmacy Practice, 2014
The aim of this study is to assess self-medication practice among university students in the Al-Qassim Province of Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional community-based survey was conducted by distributing a self-administered 18-item questionnaire among ...
Mustafa S Saeed, Ali S Alkhoshaiban, Yaser Mohammed Ali Al-Worafi, Chiau Ming Long   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nonprescription Analgesics and Their Use in Solid-Organ Transplantation: A Review

, 2004
Objective To review the pharmacology, adverse events, drug interactions, and use of the nonprescription analgesics in solid-organ transplant recipients.
Linh Luu, Steven Gabardi
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