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Nkansah examines 5 misused over-the-counter drugs with Dr. Oz
By UCSF School of Pharmacy Editorial Staff / Thu Jan 20, 2011
Nancy Nkansah, PharmD, a faculty member in the UCSF School of Pharmacy, appears with Mehmet Oz, MD, on The Dr. Oz Show to caution consumers about 5 over-the-counter-drugs that are often misused.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
- Antihistamines
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Acetaminophen
- Multi-symptom cold and flu medicines
The Dr. Oz Show segment, “The Dangers of OTC Drugs,” was broadcast January 12, 2011.
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