Category: Preventive medicine
Complications of covid vaccines
Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS): Rare, but serious complication associated with adenovirus vector vaccines (e.g., AstraZeneca, Janssen). – Presents with thrombosis (e.g., cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, splanchnic vein thrombosis) and thrombocytopenia. – Management: Consult hematologist, consider anticoagulation with non-heparin agents (e.g., argatroban, fondaparinux). – Rationale: TTS is immune-mediated, requiring specialized care. – Myocarditis/Pericarditis:Rare, more common…
long acting PEP for HIV
Long Acting PEP for HIV: Mechanism of Action: Long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV typically involves injectable formulations of antiretroviral drugs (e.g., cabotegravir) that provide sustained drug levels, blocking HIV replication by inhibiting integrase or reverse transcriptase. – Administration: Administered via intramuscular injection every 2–3 months, reducing the need for daily oral medications. – Efficacy: Demonstrated high…