Resources for Healthcare Providers
This page is designed to equip and guide healthcare providers on how to utilize VeganMed's medical information service to better support patients with specific health needs (e.g., Alpha-gal Syndrome or other allergies). Additionally, it offers educational materials and resources for HCPs to deepen their understanding.
How to Use VeganMed's
Medical Information Service
When you have inquiries concerning a patient's medication list or specific medications, please follow the steps below:
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Send us a message
You can contact us via our online chat, form, or email info@veganmed.org
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Provide drug information
Include in your message the drug name(s), formulation(s), NDC (if known), and any relevant information (e.g. allergic to carrageenan too)
Receive response
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One of our med info pharmacists will respond within 24-72 hours
Looking for quicker response times? Reach out to us to discuss establishing a formal collaboration!
Resources
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Iglesia EGA, Kwan M, Virkud YV, et al. Management of Food Allergies and Food-Related Anaphylaxis. JAMA. 2024 Feb 13;331(6):510-521.
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Wilson JM, Erickson L, Levin M, et al. Tick bites, IgE to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose and urticarial or anaphylactic reactions to mammalian meat: The alpha-gal syndrome. Allergy. 2024; 79: 1440-1454.
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Commins, S. Diagnosis & management of alpha-gal syndrome: lessons from 2,500 patients. Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2020 Jul;16(7):667-677.
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Venkat, P., Nehrbas, J., Figueroa, E. et al. S39 First-Dose Infusion Reaction to Ustekinumab is Associated With the Presence of Serum IgE Against Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose (α-gal). The American Journal of Gastroenterology 119(12S):p S11, December 2024.
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Chung, C., Platts-Mills, T., et al. Cetuximab-induced anaphylaxis and IgE specific for galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose. N Engl J Med. 2008 Mar 13;358(11):1109-17.
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Son F, Wolfe A, Uchi J, et al. Patient Experience With Pharmaceutical Medical Information Centers To Identify Animal-Free Medications. Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (2023); 70 (2a): 8–11.
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Tieu L, Uchi J, Patel N, et al. Embracing Medication Needs of Patients based on Ethical, Dietary, and Religious Preferences. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2024;18(3):351-363.