Tag: Prescription Drugs
Antipsychotic Use Doesn’t Up Congenital Malformations
No increased risk for congenital malformation or cardiac malformation with typical, atypical APs
β-Blockers Not Always Indicated for PCI Patients
Findings in patients with stable angina without history of MI or heart failure undergoing elective PCI
Thrombocytopenia Up With Use of Phosphate-Buffered Tirofiban
Relative risk for thrombocytopenia not increased with use of citrate-buffered tirofiban
Large Trial Proposed to Compare HCTZ, Chlorthalidone
Researchers plan randomized study to compare hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
Arhalofenate Beats Allopurinol for Gout Flares
Arhalofenate at an 800 mg dosage seems safe and well tolerated
Interferon-Free, Tailored Tx Beneficial in HCV-Associated MC
Guideline-tailored therapy highly effective, safe for hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia
OCT1, SERT Genes Play Role in Metformin Intolerance
Intolerance up with low-expressing SERT S* alleles; multiplicative interaction for OCT1, SERT genotypes
Liraglutide Added to Capped Insulin Reduces Hemoglobin A1c
Liraglutide also significantly reduces mean body weight, daily insulin dose; increases quality of life
Greater Drop in Hemoglobin A1c With Empagliflozin + Metformin
Greater reductions in HbA1c, weight compared to empagliflozin or metformin alone
Long-Term Benefit Seen for Early Treatment of MS Symptoms
Industry-funded study also found therapy doubled time until a relapse occurred
