| Off-Label Medication Use. | |
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PMID: 22897212 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Prescribing medications for off-label uses is not illegal. Off-label prescribing includes using medications for unapproved indications; using a drug outside of the recommended dosage range or duration of use; using a drug in certain unapproved patient populations, such as those defined by age, sex, or particular clinical parameters; or intentionally using a medication in a patient who has a known contraindication. Medications would be considered appropriate for off-label use based on their known clinical pharmacology, evidence from clinical studies, and sometimes from the personal experience of the prescriber. The decision to use a drug off label should be based on a careful assessment of the patient's treatment history and the drug's potential risks and benefits. Patients should be given adequate informed consent about how the drug is being used off label and why, along with appropriate information about known risks and side effects. |
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Authors:
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Robert H Howland |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-8-17 |
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Title: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services Volume: - ISSN: 0279-3695 ISO Abbreviation: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv Publication Date: 2012 Aug |
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Created Date: 2012-8-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200911 Medline TA: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-3 Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright 2012, SLACK Incorporated. |
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