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A drug holiday (sometimes also called a drug vacation, medication vacation, structured treatment interruption, tolerance break, treatment break or strategic treatment interruption) is when a patient stops taking a medication(s) for a period of time; anywhere from a few days to many months or even years if the doctor or medical provider feels it is best for the patient.
Current recommendations are for a 2-month drug holiday prior to dental surgery for those who are at risk (intravenous drug therapy, greater than 4 years of by-mouth drug therapy, other factors that increase risk such as steroid therapy). [7] It usually develops after dental treatments involving exposure of bone or trauma, but may arise ...
Boxed warnings are the strictest warnings issued by the FDA regarding the potential serious side effect from the use of a drug. Prolia, approved in 2010 to treat bone loss in postmenopausal women ...
Medicare typically covers osteoporosis drugs, such as Prolia. The amount covered depends on the Medicare part providing the coverage and the person’s plan. Original Medicare.
In August 2009, a meeting was held between Amgen and the Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs (ACRHD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review the potential uses of denosumab. [29] In October 2009, the FDA delayed approval of denosumab, stating that it needed more information. [30]
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Drug tolerance is indicative of drug use but is not necessarily associated with drug dependence or addiction. [4] The process of tolerance development is reversible (e.g., through a drug holiday [5]) and can involve both physiological factors and psychological factors. [6]
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