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Monday, June 24, 2013

Physicians Say Soaring temperatures can affect quality of pills

by Sheela Philomena on May 25, 2013 at 13:12 new drugs extreme heat may affect drugs, say researchers. Doctors Say Soaring Temperatures can Affect Quality of Pills
"Quality of medicines may deteriorate during the summers due to high temperatures. Since most of the drugs are designed to be stored at normal room temperature, no drug should be exposed to temperatures over 86 (30 degrees Celsius),"medical Delhi (DMA) Association, in a press release here.

According to doctors, chemists and pharmaceutical manufacturers must store the products out there at an ambient temperature of 68 degrees fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) to 77 degrees fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius).

"In fact, 68-77 degrees fahrenheit is the interval in which manufacturers guarantee the integrity of the product. Anywhere from 58 (14.5 degrees Celsius) to 86 (30 degrees Celsius) is still very well, "said K.K. Kohli, Secretary of State of the DMA.

He warned that some drugs, including nitroglycerin (used to treat heart ailments) and insulin (used for diabetes), are particularly sensitive to heat.

"Both insulin and nitroglycerin are usually transported by patients, who need to take them when they suffer from pain in the chest or high blood sugar. Thus, a dose damaged these essential medication can be fatal. Some antibiotics break and may damage stomach or kidneys, "the DMA statement added.

Kohli said that due to high temperatures even common drugs can break down and have potentially harmful effects.

"Drugs such as aspirin which is exposed to changes in temperature and can cause more than the usual stomach upset. Hydrocortisone cream can separate and become useless in the heat. Thyroid, birth control and other drugs that contain hormones are particularly sensitive to changes in temperature, and when the fact of protein it hot changes properties, "said Kohli.

Giving advice on how to protect away medicines from changes in temperature, doctors advise to keep medicines in a place fresh and dry as a corridor, bedroom closet linen closet or even a kitchen cabinet, away from the stove. Unopened insulin bottles can be stored in the refrigerator.

"Never take any medication that has changed color or consistency, regardless of the expiration date." Also check an unusual smell. "Throw pills that stick, are chipped or are harder or softer than normal, added the declaration of DMA.

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Birth Control 'Drama'- Canadian Women Sue Maker of Birth Control Pills

by Dr.Enozia Vakil on? May 19, 2013 at 6:04 AM Women Health News Canadian women launch a class-action lawsuit against the maker of a birth control pill after discovering that the product mostly contained placebos. Birth Control 'Drama'- Canadian Women Sue Maker of Birth Control Pills
The lawsuit over 45 unwanted pregnancies and four abortions seeks Can$800 million (US$778.8 million) against pharmaceutical firm Apotex, the maker of the birth control pill Alysena.

"When they first got the news that they were pregnant they were shocked, stressed out and very worried," lawyer Sandy Zaitzeff said of his clients.

"Raising a child today costs millions of dollars," he told AFP. "In this modern world, people enter into relationships and don't necessarily want to have a child and so should not be burdened with the costs of raising a child."

Thousands of pill packages with the lot number LF01899A were recalled April 8 because some packages contained two weeks worth of placebo pills instead of just one.

Days later, the recall was expanded to 11 other lots, for a total of 550,000 packages.

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq has ordered an investigation into a five-day delay in informing the public.

Source-AFP

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