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Medication Management
Management of Challenges Related to Antibiotic Use – The Role of Probiotics – Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ)
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2016-03-18
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the lessons, participants will understand:
- The function of the intestinal flora and the impact of antibiotics on the balance of the intestinal microbiota.
- The health consequences of dysbiosis following antibiotic use, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and its predisposing risk factors.
- The unique properties of different probiotic formulations and their impact on the product’s clinical efficacy.
- The factors that affect the potency of probiotics and the implications in terms of clinical efficacy.