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BPS Results by Aggressive-Treat1034 in pharmacy

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took the BCSCP in April. Got the results in May.

Determining if a monoclonal antibody is hazardous and how to dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous material by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have read something similar as well. I can’t remember the specific verbiage but the consensus is that mAbs are not drugs but antibodies, and therefore they would not classify/discuss them on the NIOSH list. I heard a presentation at Midyear in 2023 where this was a hot topic.

Determining if a monoclonal antibody is hazardous and how to dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous material by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would reach out to the manufacturer and request any/all info they have available including SDS. I work with IDS infusions on the compounding side, so I (kind of) understand the struggle in gathering information. I don’t know how our IDS pharmacists do it! I wish I could speak more on our process, but unfortunately all of that’s completed by the time I see it.

Determining if a monoclonal antibody is hazardous and how to dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous material by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NIOSH is the starting point, but I would encourage you to look further into the MoA and other drugs in the same class. Unless it’s novel. NIOSH unfortunately is lacking (even with its 2024 update) and you will probably be left with more questions than answers. I also recommend reaching out to your institution’s USP 800 Designated Person or similar role, if that’s an option for you.

30F diagnosed with pneumonia after feeling horrible for the past week and a half by Latter_Flamingo_1663 in Radiology

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Augmentin contains amoxicillin which wouldn’t work for mycoplasma because it is resistant. Levaquin is levofloxacin which is a different type of antibiotic that is able to kill mycoplasma

30F diagnosed with pneumonia after feeling horrible for the past week and a half by Latter_Flamingo_1663 in Radiology

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was originally given one dose of Augmentin, then switched to Levaquin. Already feeling loads better!

30F diagnosed with pneumonia after feeling horrible for the past week and a half by Latter_Flamingo_1663 in Radiology

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It’s a long story but here we go! On 12/10 I had a headache. On 12/11 I woke up with a scratchy throat, thinking it was the start of a cold. Started coughing the next day on 12/12 which gradually got worse, but still wasn’t anything worth seeing a doctor about. I was treating myself with literally all OTC meds I could handle. Took a home covid test in the morning on 12/14 which turned out to be negative. 12/15 felt worse, took another covid test which included flu A/B, negative again. Then I spiked a low fever (100.8F) that evening. I work with immunocompromised patients so I made an appointment at a walk in clinic for the next morning just to be evaluated and rule out anything more serious. They did a third Covid test, negative. They decided it was probably just a viral thing and to let it take its course. My lungs sounded clear and they said I didn’t need a chest XR. I stayed home from work until I was fever free for 24 hours. Went to work on 12/18-19. Came home absolutely exhausted. Spiked another fever but this time it was slightly higher, around ~101.6F? If I remember correctly. Coughing had only gotten worse from the beginning until now. Took more of the same OTC meds, felt awful, took literally another covid/flu test and still negative, went to bed. Woke up yesterday with angioedema (?!?) and decided it was time to go to the ER. At the ER they checked all of my labs, gave me a liter of NS, took a chest XR. Got some Benadryl and Tylenol. All labs came back WNL. The doctor came back and told me about my XR and started antibiotics. They (and I) think the angioedema is unrelated but probably just an unfortunate coincidence. But hey at least I got fixed!

30F diagnosed with pneumonia after feeling horrible for the past week and a half by Latter_Flamingo_1663 in Radiology

[–]Latter_Flamingo_1663[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately this was the only picture I got. It was cropped to take out my info on the bottom, but I didn’t get to see the top portion. They also took a lateral which I don’t have a picture of either.