词汇 | off-label |
释义 | off-label adjective uk /ˌɒfˈleɪ.bəl/ us /ˌɑːfˈleɪ.bəl/ relating to the use of medical drugs in a way that is not officially approved, or for a different purpose than the one they were originally intended for: A number of off-label uses are probably safe and effective. Off-label prescribing is a legal practice for physicians. Doctors can prescribe medicines any way they choose, but insurers can refuse to pay for off-label use. He treats some women for sexual dysfunction with an off-label testosterone patch intended for men. off-label adverb uk /ˌɒfˈleɪ.bəl/ us /ˌɑːfˈleɪ.bəl/ (of the use of medical drugs) in a way that is not officially approved, or for a different purpose than the one that the drugs were originally intended for: It is common — and perfectly legal — for doctors to use their own discretion when prescribing drugs off-label. Asthma medications are often used off-label but caution should be exercised when giving these to young children. The practice is called prescribing off-label, and it is done safely by physicians every single day. Altavera is mainly prescribed to prevent pregnancy, but it can also be given off-label for other reasons. He said it was not unusual for medicines to be made available to patients off-label. There have been some reports of seizures when the drug is used off-label for psychiatric indications. off-label | Business Englishoff-label adjective[ before noun ] ukus used to describe a medical drug that is used for a different purpose than the one it was originally intended for: Off-label uses may include giving a drug for a disease other than the disease it is approved for, or for treating a child when the product is approved to treat adults. Examples of off-labeloff-label Professional organizations were thought to play an active role in educating practitioners about the risks of off-label prescribing. Issues about prescribing of controlled drugs and antibiotics, 'off-label' prescribing, diagnostic skills, experience, and training are often raised. From our study, it is concluded that such strategies should be developed in a broader context, including all off-label use. Caution should be exercised in young children where many asthma medications are used 'off-label'. This innovation can include formal research and informal off-label application. A further consideration is the prescribing of off-label medication. It aims to provide reliable information to all health professionals involved in the prescribing, dispensing, monitoring, and administration of medicines to children, including the use of unlicensed and 'off-label' medicines. This includes suspected adverse reaction reports associated with unlicensed and off-label usage of medicines in children. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 A further consequence of unlicensed and off-label prescribing is the apparent inability to monitor adverse reactions to particular dosages of a drug. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Approval for off-label use can be given only where an application supported by adequate data has been received and evaluated. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Nearly half the prescriptions were either unlicensed or off-label. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Indeed, doctors are unlikely to report adverse reactions because they feel vulnerable, having prescribed a drug that is off-label or unlicensed. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Worryingly, as drugs are prescribed in an unlicensed or off-label fashion, no formal mechanism has been established for notifying, collating or processing adverse drug reactions. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It cannot therefore be given off-label approval, allowing far wider use, now. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I should like to reassure him that the well-established systems for monitoring the safety of marketed medicines cover all patient groups, including children and off-label usage. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. 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